Water System Report IL

Mulberry Grove

EPA ID: IL0050100 · 548 people served · 1 ZIP code

EPA data: Mulberry Grove — zero violations, five years, 548 served.

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

548
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$122K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mulberry Grove Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$58,722
Median Household Income
1,887
Service Area Population
57%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mulberry Grove serves a community with a median household income of $58,722 and an estimated 1,887 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 57% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Mulberry Grove's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Infrastructure Risk

65 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Water Filtration $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,000

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

Mulberry Grove (EPA ID: IL0050100) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 548 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 62262 in Mulberry Grove.

Violation History

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

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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ZIP Codes Served

  • 62262 — Mulberry Grove

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mulberry Grove (IL0050100) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mulberry Grove water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Mulberry Grove serve?

Mulberry Grove serves approximately 548 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does Mulberry Grove get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
290
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 548
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

Should I use a water filter?
Mulberry Grove meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Mulberry Grove serve?
Mulberry Grove serves approximately 548 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Mulberry Grove's water source?
Mulberry Grove draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Mulberry Grove's service area?
The Mulberry Grove service area has a median household income of $58,722. EPA EJScreen data classifies 57% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Mulberry Grove get its water?
Mulberry Grove's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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