ZipCheckup grade for 62501: C.

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C 66

Argenta, IL (62501): 1 Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 66/100

EPA data combined for 3 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Long Creek Township Public Water System)

High County Radon Potential

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 62501 in Argenta, IL contain 1 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score
C 66/100
Water Quality Concerns 1 non-health-based violation record in EPA data
Lead Risk Below action level 0.0028 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 1 claim
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 1 violation (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0028 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • Radon EPA Zone 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.
  • Flood 1 cumulative NFIP claim record. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
1 violation
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
C
ZIP-level Home Safety model score: 66 / 100
Bottom 29% of U.S. ZIP codes
3
Water Systems
7,850
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0028 mg/L
Reported Lead Result1.2× the national median for this measure
Zone 1
County Radon Potential · High
$190K
Median Home Value29% above state median ($147K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: 66/100

This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
98/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
100/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
0/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
100/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
99/100
Indoor environment
0/100
Outdoor environment
100/100

Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.

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Safety & Health (6) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 62501 in Argenta, Illinois is mapped to the water system Long Creek Township Public Water System (EPA ID: IL1155150). This system provides water to approximately 7,850 people from groundwater sources.

There are 3 community water systems serving this area.

Lead & Copper in Your Water

The EPA requires water systems to monitor lead and copper levels under the Lead and Copper Rule.

Metal Measured Level EPA Action Level Status Sample Date or Period
Copper Action-level exceedance on record 1.3 mg/L Exceeds action level Not present in ZipCheckup accepted source data
How to read the copper row. EPA's reporting schema defines the copper CU90 code as an action-level exceedance (a system's 90th-percentile copper above the 1.3 mg/L action level), so this row reflects an exceedance on record, not a routine measurement. No copper concentration is shown because no verified unit is available for this value. A system with no copper record has not been shown to be clean: the absence of a recorded exceedance is not a measurement.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Long Creek Township Public Water System IL1155150 7,850 Groundwater
Decatur IL1150150 76,122 Surface water
Maroa IL1150300 1,700 Groundwater

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Long Creek Township Public Water System (IL1155150) on EPA.gov.

5 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records

Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 62501 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.

The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.

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Cost & Community (9) HIGH

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Protect Your Home in Argenta

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Argenta has 1 FEMA flood claim on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 62501 was built around 1966. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.

Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home

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Window Replacement

The median build year of homes in Argenta is 1966; check the age and condition of your own windows. ENERGY STAR windows can save $101–$583/year on energy bills.

Typical cost: Window replacement: typically $300–$800 per window installed

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Roofing Inspection & Repair

Homes built around 1966 may be on their second or third roof. A professional inspection can catch damage before leaks start.

Typical cost: Roof inspection: typically $75–$300; repairs $300–$1,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 62501 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 1 violation since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 62501 (primary system: Long Creek Township Public Water System), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 62501's water come from?

The recorded water source for Long Creek Township Public Water System, a system mapped to ZIP code 62501, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 7,850 people.

How does Argenta water compare to the national average?

Argenta's Home Safety Score ranks lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes, and lower than 67% of ZIP codes within Illinois.

How can I get my water tested in Argenta?

If Long Creek Township Public Water System supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

Is lead a concern in 62501 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 62501 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0028 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2025-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.

What is the radon risk for 62501?

62501 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Macon County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 62501?

FEMA records contain 1 flood insurance claim filed in ZIP code 62501. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Argenta, IL (62501): 1 Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 66/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/62501/
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Page version: October 2026.

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