Staunton
System Information
System Description
Water is pumped from Staunton Lake to the treatment plant with two alternating 725 gpm pumps. Only a very limited two-inch "hydro-type" connection with Williamson (which has another connection with Livingston) is available during emergencies.
Satellite Communities and Water Districts
Williamson
Population Served: |
5281 |
County: |
Macoupin |
Watersheds: |
Macoupin |
Water Source
Name |
Type |
Stream |
DA (sq mi) |
SA (ac) |
Capacity |
Year Est. |
Est. 2010 Cap. (ac-ft) |
Staunton Lake |
IR |
East Cr |
3.68 |
140 |
2000 |
1995 |
1959.6 |
1989 Study: |
50-year drought yield insufficient at 1990 level of water use. |
USGS Gages: |
No data available |
Developments since 1989:
Staunton Lake's spillway was raised 4.26 feet in 1995. This increased capacity could facilitate future growth along the part of the I-55 corridor that the town recently annexed.
Notes and Terminology
Vulnerability Report
Choose another Community