Lake of Egypt Public Water District
System Information
System Description
Water from the Lake of Egypt is purchased from the Southern Illinois Power Company and pumped to the treatment plant located in the city of Marion.
Satellite Communities and Water Districts
Creal Springs, Devil's Kitchen, Lick Creek, and New Burnside
Population Served: |
12200 |
County: |
Williamson |
Watersheds: |
Saline |
Water Source
Name |
Type |
Stream |
DA (sq mi) |
SA (ac) |
Capacity |
Year Est. |
Est. 2010 Cap. (ac-ft) |
Lake of Egypt |
IR |
S Fk Saline R |
33 |
2119 |
41497 |
1961 |
37915 |
1989 Study: |
50-year drought yield sufficient at present level of water use. |
USGS Gages: |
No data available |
Developments since 1989:
None
Notes and Terminology
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