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NEPONSET, IL · Bureau County

NEPONSET Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

NEPONSET must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.

As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show 1 open health-based violation for NEPONSET, alongside 6 other open items.

Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace Illinois’s official records. Always confirm current status with Illinois before making decisions based on this information.

System facts

System ID (PWSID)
IL0110700
System type
Community Water System
Population served
450
Service connections
185
Ownership
local government
Water source
groundwater (wells)

NEPONSET is one of 1,572 community water systems in Illinois in the 500 or fewer people size category, serving 450 people from groundwater.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 153 entries between 1977 and 2025, of which 1 health-based item remains open, alongside 6 other open entries.

Of the 153, 38 are monitoring and reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset — rather than findings about the water itself. The record involves the Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule, the Public Notice Rule and Revised PN Rule, and volatile organic chemicals.

Violation history

  • Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    August 22, 2025

    Unaddressed
  • Notification, Known or Potential LSL

    LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

    July 2, 2025

    Unaddressed
  • Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting

    Consumer Confidence Rule

    July 1, 2025

    Unaddressed
  • Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report

    Consumer Confidence Rule

    July 1, 2025

    Unaddressed
  • LSL Inventory

    Health-based

    LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

    October 17, 2024

    Unaddressed
  • Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting

    Consumer Confidence Rule

    July 1, 2023 – June 18, 2024

    Resolved
  • Lead Consumer Notice

    Lead and Copper Rule

    December 30, 2021 – February 11, 2022

    Resolved
  • Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report

    Consumer Confidence Rule

    July 1, 2017 – July 28, 2017

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Repeat Minor (TCR)

    Coliform (TCR)

    May 1, 2015 – May 31, 2015

    Resolved
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)

    Chlorine

    April 1, 2015 – June 26, 2015

    Resolved
  • Lead Consumer Notice

    Lead and Copper Rule

    January 2, 2013 – September 16, 2013

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

    January 1, 2013 – March 31, 2013

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

    October 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

    October 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    July 11, 2012 – August 22, 2012

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    July 11, 2012 – August 22, 2012

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

    July 1, 2012 – September 30, 2012

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

    July 1, 2012 – September 30, 2012

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    April 13, 2012 – September 24, 2012

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

    April 1, 2012 – June 30, 2012

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

    April 1, 2012 – June 30, 2012

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    January 18, 2012 – September 24, 2012

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    January 18, 2012 – September 24, 2012

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

    January 1, 2012 – March 31, 2012

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

    January 1, 2012 – March 31, 2012

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

    October 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

    October 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    July 19, 2011 – September 24, 2012

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

    July 1, 2011 – September 30, 2011

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

    July 1, 2011 – September 30, 2011

    Resolved
  • Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report

    Consumer Confidence Rule

    July 1, 2011 – August 15, 2011

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

    April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

    April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

    January 1, 2011 – March 31, 2011

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

    January 1, 2011 – March 31, 2011

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    November 19, 2010

    Addressed
  • Public Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    November 19, 2010

    Addressed
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

    October 1, 2010 – December 31, 2010

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

    October 1, 2010 – December 31, 2010

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)

    Health-based

    Coliform (TCR)

    September 1, 2010 – September 30, 2010

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

    July 1, 2010 – September 30, 2010

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

    July 1, 2010 – September 30, 2010

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    April 21, 2010 – June 23, 2010

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    April 21, 2010 – June 23, 2010

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

    April 1, 2010 – June 30, 2010

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

    April 1, 2010 – June 30, 2010

    Resolved
  • Lead Consumer Notice

    Lead and Copper Rule

    January 2, 2010 – May 28, 2010

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

    January 1, 2010 – March 31, 2010

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

    January 1, 2010 – March 31, 2010

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

    January 1, 2010 – March 31, 2010

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Combined Uranium

    January 1, 2010 – March 31, 2010

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

    October 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

    October 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    July 21, 2009 – September 3, 2009

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    July 21, 2009 – September 3, 2009

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

    July 1, 2009 – September 30, 2009

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

    July 1, 2009 – September 30, 2009

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    April 15, 2009 – May 18, 2005

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    April 15, 2009 – May 18, 2005

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

    April 1, 2009 – June 30, 2009

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

    April 1, 2009 – June 30, 2009

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    January 16, 2009 – May 18, 2005

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    January 16, 2009 – May 18, 2005

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

    January 1, 2009 – March 31, 2009

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

    January 1, 2009 – March 31, 2009

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    October 12, 2008 – May 18, 2005

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    October 12, 2008 – May 18, 2005

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

    October 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

    October 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    July 16, 2008 – May 18, 2005

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    July 16, 2008 – May 18, 2005

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

    July 1, 2008 – September 30, 2008

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

    July 1, 2008 – September 30, 2008

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    April 17, 2008 – May 18, 2005

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    April 17, 2008 – May 18, 2005

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

    April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

    April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    January 17, 2008 – May 18, 2005

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    January 17, 2008 – May 18, 2005

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

    January 1, 2008 – March 31, 2008

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

    January 1, 2008 – March 31, 2008

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    October 17, 2007 – May 18, 2005

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    October 17, 2007 – May 18, 2005

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

    October 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

    October 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    July 24, 2007 – May 18, 2005

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    July 24, 2007 – May 18, 2005

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

    July 1, 2007 – September 30, 2007

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Combined Uranium

    July 1, 2007 – September 30, 2007

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

    July 1, 2007 – September 30, 2007

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    April 25, 2007 – May 18, 2005

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    April 25, 2007 – May 18, 2005

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

    April 1, 2007 – June 30, 2007

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

    April 1, 2007 – June 30, 2007

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    February 24, 2007 – May 18, 2005

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    February 24, 2007 – May 18, 2005

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    January 11, 2007 – May 18, 2005

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    January 11, 2007 – May 18, 2005

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

    January 1, 2007 – March 31, 2007

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

    January 1, 2007 – March 31, 2007

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    October 9, 2006 – May 18, 2005

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    October 9, 2006 – May 18, 2005

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

    October 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

    October 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    July 11, 2006 – May 18, 2005

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    July 11, 2006 – May 18, 2005

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

    July 1, 2006 – September 30, 2006

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    April 11, 2006 – May 18, 2005

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    April 11, 2006 – May 18, 2005

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

    January 1, 2006 – March 31, 2006

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

    October 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005

    Resolved
  • Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting

    Consumer Confidence Rule

    July 1, 2005 – June 28, 2007

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    January 18, 2005 – May 18, 2005

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

    January 1, 2005 – March 31, 2005

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    October 9, 2004 – May 18, 2005

    Resolved
  • Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report

    Consumer Confidence Rule

    July 1, 2004 – July 15, 2004

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

    April 1, 2004 – June 30, 2004

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

    April 1, 2004 – June 30, 2004

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

    April 1, 2004 – June 30, 2004

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Combined Uranium

    April 1, 2004 – June 30, 2004

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

    October 1, 2003 – December 31, 2003

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

    October 1, 2003 – December 31, 2003

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

    April 1, 2001 – June 30, 2001

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Fluoride

    July 1, 1999 – September 30, 1999

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

    April 1, 1999 – June 30, 1999

    Archived
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

    May 1, 1998 – May 20, 1999

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

    July 1, 1994 – December 5, 1997

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

    May 13, 1994 – May 12, 1998

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)

    Coliform (TCR)

    December 1, 1993 – December 31, 1993

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    1,2-Dichloropropane

    January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Toluene

    January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Trichloroethylene

    January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Carbon tetrachloride

    January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    1,2-Dichloroethane

    January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

    January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)

    Coliform (TCR)

    September 1, 1992 – September 30, 1992

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    o-Dichlorobenzene

    July 1, 1992 – September 30, 1992

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Toluene

    July 1, 1992 – September 30, 1992

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Tetrachloroethylene

    July 1, 1992 – September 30, 1992

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    1,2-Dichloropropane

    July 1, 1992 – September 30, 1992

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    1,1,1-Trichloroethane

    July 1, 1992 – September 30, 1992

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    1,2-Dichloroethane

    July 1, 1992 – September 30, 1992

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

    July 1, 1992 – September 30, 1992

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    p-Dichlorobenzene

    July 1, 1992 – September 30, 1992

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    1,1-Dichloroethylene

    July 1, 1992 – September 30, 1992

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)

    Coliform (TCR)

    May 1, 1992 – May 31, 1992

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)

    Coliform (TCR)

    March 1, 1992 – March 31, 1992

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)

    Coliform (TCR)

    February 1, 1992 – February 29, 1992

    Archived
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)

    Health-based

    Coliform (TCR)

    August 1, 1991 – August 31, 1991

    Archived
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Acute (TCR)

    Health-based

    Coliform (TCR)

    August 1, 1991 – August 31, 1991

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)

    Coliform (TCR)

    March 1, 1991 – March 31, 1991

    Archived
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

    July 20, 1990 – July 19, 1994

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

    June 30, 1977 – June 29, 1981

    Archived

Unaddressed no corrective action on record yetResolved addressed and confirmed by the stateAddressed corrective action reported, pending final confirmationArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)

Enforcement actions

Common questions

Is NEPONSET required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

Yes. NEPONSET is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.

When is NEPONSET’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

NEPONSET’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.

Does NEPONSET have any open drinking water violations on record?

As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show 1 open health-based violation for NEPONSET, alongside 6 other open items.

What is a Consumer Confidence Report?

A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.

Contact

DEV, AMY J

309-594-2201

NEPONSET, IL 61345