Water Quality in Murphysboro, IL
23 water systems serving 16,100 people
City Overview
Average lead detection across Murphysboro water systems is 1.6 ppb (Low). The EPA action level is 15 ppb.
Violation Summary
| Total violations on record | 133 |
| Health-based violations | 38 |
| Lead action level violations | 0 |
| Open (unresolved) violations | 0 |
Water Systems in Murphysboro
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Murphysboro tap water safe to drink?
Murphysboro tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants. Review the individual water system pages below for the latest lead sample results and violation history.
What is the water quality in Murphysboro, Illinois?
Murphysboro has 23 public water systems serving approximately 16,100 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 1.6 ppb. There are 133 total violations on record.
Does Murphysboro have lead in the water?
EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 1.6 ppb across Murphysboro's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. No lead action level violations are currently reported.
How many water utilities serve Murphysboro?
23 public water systems are registered in Murphysboro, Illinois with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 16,100 people.