What environmental databases are included?

This page aggregates data from eight EPA databases: Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS), Superfund/NPL sites, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), Air Quality Index (AQI), Leaking Underground Storage Tanks (LUST), NPDES water discharge permits, RCRA hazardous waste, and Brownfields.

What does the Air Quality Index (AQI) mean?

AQI is measured on a scale from 0 to 500. Values under 50 are 'Good,' 51-100 is 'Moderate,' and above 100 is 'Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.' AQI is measured at the county level since air quality monitoring stations are sparse. Your town shares its county's AQI reading.

What is a Superfund site?

A Superfund site is a location contaminated by hazardous waste that has been placed on the EPA's National Priorities List (NPL) for long-term cleanup. These sites pose serious risks to human health and the environment. Cleanup can take decades and cost hundreds of millions of dollars.

Farmer City, IL Water Quality, EPA Sites & Air Quality Data

Environmental Reporti

Water Systemsi

1community / 25 total

Water Violationsi

Active NPDESi

5/ 11 total

Drinking Wateri

SDWIS

Public water systems registered to serve this area. Community systems (CWS) provide water to residents year-round. Transient systems serve places like gas stations or restaurants. Violations indicate a system failed to meet federal drinking water standards.

Community Systemsi

Active Systemsi

Recent Violationsi

Transient (23)

Community (1)

Non-Transient (1)

Recent Violations (Last 5 Years)

FARMER CITY

6 violationsLatest: 2025-07-01

EPA

Wastewater & Stormwater Permits (NPDES)i

NPDES

Under the Clean Water Act, any facility that discharges wastewater or stormwater into rivers, lakes, or streams must hold an NPDES permit. "Effective" means the permit is currently active and the facility is authorized to discharge under its permit conditions.

Active Permitsi

Expired / Terminatedi

BLUE IRIS SOLAR28386 OLD PRINCIPAL ROADConstruction Stormwater|EPA

BLUE RIDGE HS411 N JOHN STConstruction Stormwater|EPA

FARMER CITY COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISIONNW CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF I-74 AND IL RT 54Construction Stormwater|EPA

BLUE RIDGE HS411 N JOHN STConstruction Stormwater|EPA

FARMER CITY STP, CITY OFSOUTH CORNER OF CITYMinor Discharge|EPA

Leaking Underground Storage Tanksi

IL EPA

Underground storage tanks (commonly at gas stations) can leak fuel and chemicals into soil and groundwater. "Open" means the leak is still being investigated or cleaned up. "Closed" means the site received a No Further Remediation (NFR) letter — cleanup is done.

Total 15Open 7Closed 8

Open Incidents (7)

R.W. Sheridan Oil Co., Inc.Rt. 54 @ Rt. 150|#992648|IL EPA

Walker Tire & Muffler430 West Clinton Avenue|#20060291|IL EPA

Casey's Retail Co. #2359, former401 South Main Street|#20151049|IL EPA

Cornbelt FS Inc.401 East Clinton Avenue|#901004|IL EPA

Farmer City Fire Dept.711 West Market|#902537|IL EPA

Walker Tire & Muffler430 West Clinton Avenue|#960810|IL EPA

Walker Tire & Muffler430 West Clinton Avenue|#20060868|IL EPA

EV Charging & Alternative Fuel Stationsi

AFDC

Publicly listed alternative fuel and EV charging stations within the municipality. Data from the U.S. Department of Energy. "Open" stations are currently available for use; "Planned" stations are approved but not yet operational.

Total Stationsi