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Buncombe Water District

Drinking water quality, contact, and Consumer Confidence Report

Serving 2 cities in IL ยท PWSID IL0775420

Buncombe Water District serves 876 people. 3 health-based violations since 2020 in EPA's record โ€” full violation history below.

Monitor
2 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs); 3 health-based violations since 2020 in EPA's record
People served
876
PFAS
No results on file
Health-based violations since 2020
3

Data sources: EPA SDWIS, Buncombe Water District's published Consumer Confidence Report, and compliance monitoring reported to EPA by Illinois EPA.

This page summarizes publicly available EPA and CCR records. For health decisions about your water, consult your utility or a licensed professional.

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People Served
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Cities
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Water Sources
3
Health-based violations since 2020

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Buncombe Water District Service Area

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Buncombe Water District Water Quality Grade

Not graded: Monitor

Buncombe Water District reads Monitor. A letter grade is given only beside a Safe verdict.

2
Above Health Guidelines
3
Health-based violations since 2020

Is Buncombe Water District Water Safe to Drink?

Buncombe Water District has reported 2 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs) in at least one city served. Buncombe Water District has 3 health-based EPA violations since 2020 (EPA data as of Q2 2026), none of them open. We recommend reviewing individual city reports below for specific water quality details.

This utility serves 876 people across 2 cities in IL. Water quality can vary by location within the service area. Check individual city pages below for detailed contaminant data specific to your area.

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Fluoride in Buncombe Water District Water

  • Buncombe Water District

    PWSID IL0775420

    No fluoride level in our data for Buncombe Water District. Your utility's annual water quality report (CCR) lists it.

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Buncombe Water District Contact & Information

Phone

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 33 Makanda, IL 62958

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Contacts for Buncombe Water District

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Water Sources & Treatment

Water Sources

Surface water purchased

Treatment Methods

Not specified

Buncombe Water District Consumer Confidence Report

A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the EPA-mandated annual water-quality report every community water system must publish by July 1 each year (Safe Drinking Water Act ยง1414(c)(4)). It summarizes contaminants tested, MCL and MCLG comparisons, and any system violations from the prior calendar year.

A current CCR for Buncombe Water District has not been published or validated on TapWaterData yet.

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Residents: contact the utility directly using the phone number above, or check the EPAโ€™s national CCR portal. Reports are typically distributed by mail or posted on the utilityโ€™s official website.

Buncombe Water District Annual Water Quality Reports

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What is a CCR? The Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is an annual water quality report that water utilities are required by the EPA to provide to customers. It contains information about your water source, detected contaminants, and compliance status.

EPA Health-Based Violations Since 2020

Buncombe Water District has 3 health-based EPA violations since 2020 (EPA data as of Q2 2026), none of them open.

EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).

ViolationContaminant or rulePeriodStatusNotice
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleDec 2025Archived by the state, no resolution recordedTier 2 public notice
Treatment Technique Precursor RemovalCARBON, TOTALJul 2024 - Sep 2024ResolvedTier 2 public notice
Treatment Technique Precursor RemovalCARBON, TOTALApr 2024 - Jun 2024ResolvedTier 2 public notice

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Frequently Asked Questions about Buncombe Water District

Is Buncombe Water District water safe to drink?

Buncombe Water District has reported 2 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs) in at least one city served. Buncombe Water District has 3 health-based EPA violations since 2020 (EPA data as of Q2 2026), none of them open. We recommend reviewing individual city reports for specific water quality details.

Does Buncombe Water District have PFAS in its water?

We hold no PFAS ("forever chemicals") results for Buncombe Water District. That is a gap in our data, not a clean result โ€” EPA may already have sampled this system under its fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). Contact Buncombe Water District at 618-549-0432 for its latest PFAS results.

How do I pay my Buncombe Water District water bill?

Buncombe Water District bills can be paid at the utility's official payment portal: https://www.columbus.gov/Services/Columbus-Water-Power/Find-Utility-Rates-Fees-and-Connection-Charges/Bill-Payment-FAQ. For questions about your bill, call 618-549-0432.

How many people does Buncombe Water District serve?

Buncombe Water District serves 876 people across 2 cities in IL.

What cities does Buncombe Water District serve?

Buncombe Water District provides water service to: Buncombe, IL; Makanda, IL.

Does Buncombe Water District have any EPA violations?

Yes. Buncombe Water District has 3 health-based EPA violations since 2020 (EPA data as of Q2 2026), none of them open. Each is listed below with its period and status.

What is Buncombe Water District's phone number?

You can contact Buncombe Water District at 618-549-0432. Their mailing address is: P.O. Box 33 Makanda, IL 62958.

Where can I find Buncombe Water District's Consumer Confidence Report?

Community water systems must publish an annual CCR. If you're looking for Buncombe Water District's CCR, contact them at 618-549-0432 or check back here โ€” we update monthly. The 2027 revised CCR Rule introduces new direct-URL distribution requirements.

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