The City of Sparta, Illinois

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER

Availability of Monitoring Data for Unregulated Contaminants for Sparta

Our water system has sampled for a series of unregulated contaminants. Unregulated contaminants are those that don’t yet have a drinking water standard set by EPA. The purpose of monitoring these contaminants is to help EPA decide whether the contaminants should have a standard. As our customers, you have a right to know that these data are available. If you are interested in examining the results, please contact the City of Sparta of at 618-443-2917 or:
114 W. Jackson St.
Sparta, IL 62286

This notice is being sent to you by the City of Sparta.
State Water System ID#: _1570600
Date distributed: 04/29/2026

The City of Sparta, IL is thrilled to introduce TextMyGov, a convenient and smart text messaging service! This service will enable residents to effortlessly receive important notifications and easily find specific information by texting the city.

Sparta, IL will officially launch the new text messaging system to the public on 03/03/2025 Residents may receive a text message from 91896 from Sparta, IL initiating the service. You can choose to opt-out at any time by texting STOP.

If you don’t receive the initial message, you can choose to opt-in by texting the keyword “SPARTAIL” to the number 91896. After sending the initial keyword, you will be asked to reply “YES” to confirm opt-in. Residents may receive notifications for events, meetings, severe weather, etc.

Also starting soon, residents will be able to receive on-demand information 24/7 by texting 1-2 keywords to the Sparta, IL’s TextMyGov number, 618-448-5121. You’ll be able to get quick information about bill pay, calendar, contact, water rates, and other Sparta, IL information.

The city’s use of this technology is another example of how our community enhances resident services by implementing 21st-century solutions. We’re excited about this new way of communicating with residents and look forward to sharing important Sparta, IL notifications. Other governmental entities across the country are utilizing this system with great success. Stay informed, stay ahead.

Sincerely,

Corey Rheinecker
City Manager

View terms and privacy policy info at textmygov.com/opt-in-terms-conditions
Msg & Data rates apply. Please visit: https://textmygov.com/