Water System Report IL

Sorento

EPA ID: IL0050300 · 429 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Sorento recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 429 people.

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

429
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$169K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2021) to 3 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$86,322
Median Household Income
4,500
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
45th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sorento serves a community with a median household income of $86,322 and an estimated 4,500 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Sorento'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 68% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Water Filtration $450
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $850

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

Sorento (EPA ID: IL0050300) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 429 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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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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 Sorento (IL0050300) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sorento water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Sorento serve?

Sorento serves approximately 429 people across 2 ZIP codes in Illinois.

Where does Sorento 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
285
Unknown Material
0
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 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Population served: 429
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?
Sorento meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Sorento serve?
Sorento serves approximately 429 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Sorento's water source?
Sorento draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Sorento's service area?
The Sorento service area has a median household income of $86,322. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Sorento get its water?
Sorento'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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