Carlyle
System Information
System Description
Carlyle pumps up to 2 mgd from the Kaskaskia River downstream of Carlyle Lake. Breese can provide additional water to the Carlyle SW WD satellite during periods of high demand in Carlyle.
Satellite Communities and Water Districts
Beckemeyer, Clinton County East WD, Clinton County North WD, Clinton County SW WD, and Keyesport
Population Served: |
12550 |
County: |
Clinton |
Watersheds: |
Kaskaskia |
Water Source
Name |
Type |
Stream |
DA (sq mi) |
SA (ac) |
Capacity |
Year Est. |
Est. 2010 Cap. (ac-ft) |
Kaskaskia River |
RW |
Kaskaskia R |
2717 |
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1989 Study: |
50-year drought yield sufficient for present level of water use. |
USGS Gages: |
Kaskaskia River near Venedy Station (05594100) |
Developments since 1989:
Carlyle currently is expanding the capacity of the 2 mgd treatment plant it constructed in 1996 to 3 mgd.
Notes and Terminology
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