Water Quality: Salem, IL
2 water systems • 11,125 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Salem is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 11,125 people, and has 16 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. None of those violations are health-based — the records reflect missed monitoring or reporting deadlines rather than a contaminant exceeding safe levels. Salem's violation count is 44% below the national average for Illinois.
Water Systems Serving Salem
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALEM | IL1210450 | Surface Water | 7,905 | 3 |
| NORTH EAST MARION COUNTY WATER CMPNY | IL1210030 | Surface Water | 3,220 | 13 |
Concerned About Your Water?
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.