Taylor Springs, IL: 1 Violation — 76/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Across Taylor Springs, EPA monitoring data shows low violation rates and healthy safety margins — a pattern that places the city well above IL's average for drinking water compliance across recent reporting cycles.
How Taylor Springs Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Facts for Taylor Springs Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 1 violation in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.007 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 68% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $400 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 14.29 — above typical levels.
Taylor Springs's Water Providers
2 water utilities share the residential service territory in Taylor Springs, IL — out of 2 total systems in federal records.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Taylor Springs, Illinois (population ~539), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 30,444 people region-wide.
1 of 1 ZIP code (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Taylor Springs: B (76/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Taylor Springs water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0070 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62089 | B | 1 | 0 | Ej Water Cooperative |
All ZIP Codes in Taylor Springs
- 62089 [B] — 1 violation
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.
Taylor Springs Community Health Snapshot
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
What's in Taylor Springs's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Taylor Springs Infrastructure Age
With 68% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
While newer cities carry lower aggregate plumbing risk from lead-era construction, Taylor Springs sits firmly in the older category. The median build year of 1961 indicates that more than half the housing stock was built before 1986, when lead solder was still legally used in residential copper plumbing — and a substantial portion likely predates 1970, when lead pipes were still commonly installed for service lines. These two thresholds together define the elevated plumbing risk environment that older housing cities carry, independent of what the municipal water supply delivers to the meter.
Over half of homes in Taylor Springs were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Taylor Springs
Remediation costs in Taylor Springs are small relative to typical property values — the cost-to-value ratio here is favorable.
Remediation costs in Taylor Springs are relatively low compared to home values. The $0–$800 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 62% below the Illinois average.
Taylor Springs: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Wherever 68% of local housing was built before solder rules changed — as is the case in Taylor Springs — a faucet-level sample closes the gap that aggregate utility data cannot.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Deep Dive Reports
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