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Oreana, IL: 1 Violation - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
Zone 1
County Radon Potential (High)
$134K
Median Home Value

What You Should Know About Oreana Water

  • Water systems mapped to your city have 1 violation on record since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0026 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 68% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.56.

Who Supplies Your Water in Oreana

A single entry in the list below does not mean one utility serves all of Oreana, IL: it means one system appears there, while federal records link 1 to the area. Service areas and ZIP codes do not line up exactly, so the utility named on a household's water bill is the one whose record applies to that home.

  • Decatur
    Serves ~76,122 people 1 violation

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Oreana, Illinois (population ~1,738), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 76,122 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Water Sources

Oreana water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0026 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Chlorite Disinfection Byproducts 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
62554 — 1 0 Decatur

All ZIP Codes in Oreana

  • 62554 - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Health Outcomes in Oreana

10.8%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
13.3%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
17.3%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 10.8% ↑
Diabetes 13.3% ↑
Mental Health 17.3% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Top Contaminants in Oreana Water

Chlorite 2 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 1 mg/L
Anemia in infants and young children

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Housing & Infrastructure in Oreana

1960
Median Build Year
68%
Built Before 1986
51%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 68% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

By Census estimates, roughly half or more of the homes in Oreana were built before 1986; the median build year is 1960.

1960
Median Year Built
68%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
51%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (51%) 1970–1986 (17%) Post-1986 (32%)

Over half of homes in Oreana were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Oreana

68%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0026
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many violations are on record for water systems serving Oreana?
EPA records list 1 EPA violation for Oreana water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Oreana water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Oreana is 0.0026 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How many water systems serve Oreana?
Our records map 1 water system to 1 ZIP code in Oreana. The related population figure in our data is approximately 1,738 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Oreana, IL: 1 Violation - Home Safety Score unavailable. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/il/oreana/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Oreana, IL: 1 Violation - Home Safety Score unavailable}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/cities/il/oreana/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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