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Sparta, IL Tap Water Quality 2026

Water quality report for Sparta, IL — PFAS, lead and copper results, violation history and state inspection findings from EPA SDWIS.

A look at Sparta's drinking water using EPA enforcement records: violations, lead and copper results, PFAS sampling and state inspection findings.

Main Utility: Sparta PWSID: IL1570600 Updated: 2026 Q2
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1 violation currently open

Lead is 5.20 ppb, 35% of the action level. PFAS was sampled but not enough times for a compliance determination.

D

Sparta earns a D for water quality

Graded on violations and lead, with state inspection findings. PFAS not tested.

Lead: 5.20 ppb — 35% of the federal action level
PFAS sampled, too few results to judge
19 violations since 2015, 8 health-based
1 violation currently open
Sparta's lead level vs. all Illinois community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 5.20 ppb — 35% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 31% of Illinois utilities
Population Served
3965
~2151 connections
Water Source
Surface water
Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Active Violations
1
1 open of 19 since 2015

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
35% of EPA action level
5.20 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 5.20 ppb, 35% of the 15 ppb federal action level. The action level is a treatment trigger, not a legal maximum, and it is measured across sampled taps rather than at any single home.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

ContaminantTypeMeasuredLimitPeriodStatus
Lead and Copper Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2025 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2025 Resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS REPORTING FAILURE — — 2025 Unaddressed
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2024 Unaddressed
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2023 Resolved
Chloramine MONITORING AND REPORTING — 4.0 mg/L 2023 Resolved
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2022 Resolved
Chloramine MONITORING AND REPORTING — 4.0 mg/L 2022 Resolved
Lead and Copper Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2021 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.067 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2021 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.081 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2020 Resolved
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2019 Resolved
Chloramine MONITORING AND REPORTING — 4.0 mg/L 2019 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2018 Resolved
CARBON, TOTAL TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — TT 2017 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.093 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2017 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.094 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2017 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.096 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2017 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.099 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2016 Resolved
Understanding violation types MCL violations mean a contaminant exceeded the federal maximum limit — the most serious type.
TT (Treatment Technique) violations mean required treatment procedures weren't followed, but don't necessarily mean contamination occurred.

Violation History

1 violation remains open, out of 19 recorded since 2015 (8 health-based).

About the Main Water System

Utility Sparta
PWSID IL1570600
Water source Surface water — Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Population served 3,965
Service connections 2,151
Systems serving this area 1
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sparta tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. 1 violation(s) remain open. Lead is 5.20 ppb, 35% of the action level.
Does Sparta water have PFAS? ▼
It was sampled, but no sampling point had enough results for a compliance determination.
Who supplies water to Sparta? ▼
Sparta (PWSID IL1570600). Surface water. Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2024-10-23. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Sparta Residents Do?

1
Consider a filter certified for lead
Look for NSF/ANSI 53 certification for lead reduction.
2
Check for a lead service line
Lead reaches tap water mainly through service lines and household plumbing. Suppliers now publish an inventory identifying lead lines.
3
Follow the open violation
This system has an unresolved violation. Contact the supplier for its corrective-action schedule.

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