Carbondale
System Information
System Description
Cedar Lake, the only regular source, supplies up to 17 mgd to the system. The Carbondale (City) Reservoir is available as an emergency source.
Satellite Communities and Water Districts
Buncombe, Crab Orchard, Giant City State Park, Lakeside RWD, South Highway WD, and Southern Illinois University
Population Served: |
38785 |
County: |
Jackson |
Watersheds: |
Big Muddy |
Water Source
Name |
Type |
Stream |
DA (sq mi) |
SA (ac) |
Capacity |
Year Est. |
Est. 2010 Cap. (ac-ft) |
Cedar Lake |
IR |
Cedar Cr |
30 |
2065 |
28365 |
1978 |
26577 |
Carbondale Res. |
IR |
Piles Fk Big Muddy |
2.99 |
120 |
1193 |
1948 |
711.5 |
1989 Study: |
50-year drought yield sufficient at present level of water use. |
USGS Gages: |
No data available |
Developments since 1989:
Limited access to Cedar Lake makes it less prone to sedimentation. The development of rural water districts in southern Illinois has reduced the system's water demand.
Notes and Terminology
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