Water Quality: Waynesville, IL
2 water systems • 502 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Waynesville is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 502 people, and has 13 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 6 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Waynesville's violation count is 55% below the national average for Illinois. Contaminants associated with violations include Selenium.
Contaminants Found
Hair loss, nail brittleness, and nervous system damage at elevated concentrations.
Common source: Natural geological deposits, mining discharges, oil refinery waste
EPA limit: 0.05 mg/L (50 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Waynesville
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAYNESVILLE | IL0390300 | Groundwater | 452 | 2 |
| MORNINGSIDE MOBILE ESTATES MHP | IL1075145 | Groundwater | 50 | 11 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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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.