Water System Report IL

Liberty

EPA ID: IL0010350 · 609 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring records confirm Liberty has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 609 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

B · 70
Avg Safety Score
609
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0044 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$199K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Liberty Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$92,969
Median Household Income
2,172
Service Area Population
22%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Liberty serves a community with a median household income of $92,969 and an estimated 2,172 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Liberty's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Adams County, Illinois rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

System Overview

Liberty (EPA ID: IL0010350) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 609 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 62347 in Liberty.

Average Home Safety Score: B (70/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
62347 0.0044 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Liberty (IL0010350) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liberty water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Liberty has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Liberty serve?

Liberty serves approximately 609 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does Liberty get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Groundwater
Drawn from underground aquifers via wells.

Source: LIBERTY Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
259
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 609
Reported to Illinois

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Liberty safe to drink?
Liberty earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Liberty meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Liberty serve?
Liberty serves approximately 609 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Liberty's water source?
Liberty draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Liberty's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0044 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Liberty's service area?
The Liberty service area has a median household income of $92,969. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Liberty get its water?
Liberty's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
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