Holland Regional Water Supply
System Information
System Description
The Holland Regional Water Supply and Holland Energy share an intake on the Kaskaskia River. A 5 mgd allocation from Lake Shelbyville releases will be split between Effingham (3 mgd), EJ Water Co. (1.5 mgd), and the Lake Sara Water Co-op (0.5 mgd). The pipeline to Effingham was completed in December 2006, although regular deliveries have not begun.
Satellite Communities and Water Districts
Effingham, EJ WC, and Lake Sara Co-op
Population Served: |
0 |
County: |
Effingham |
Watersheds: |
Kaskaskia |
Water Source
Name |
Type |
Stream |
DA (sq mi) |
SA (ac) |
Capacity |
Year Est. |
Est. 2010 Cap. (ac-ft) |
Lake Shelbyville* |
IR |
Kaskaskia R |
1047 |
11000 |
24714 |
|
|
1989 Study: |
Not in existence in 1989. |
USGS Gages: |
Kaskaskia River at Lake Shelbyville (05592000) |
Developments since 1989:
The EJ Water Co. plans to construct its own water treatment plant in 2009 or 2010.
Note: *Capacity of Lake Shelbyville listed is the total volume allocated for water supply. In 2002, Lake Shelbyville's total capacity was an estimated 177,795 ac-ft.
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