Western Il Correctional Center
EPA ID: IL0090010 · 1,600 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Western Il Correctional Center (IL0090010): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Western Il Correctional Center, 1 violation is listed as unresolved as of its reporting date; the utility's service area includes approximately 1,600 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Western Il Correctional Center Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Western Il Correctional Center have a median household income of $71,625 and about 5,012 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 44% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
Western Il Correctional Center's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Western Il Correctional Center (EPA ID: IL0090010) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 1,600 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 62353 in Mount Sterling.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2025 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by IL or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 62353 - Mount Sterling
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Western Il Correctional Center (IL0090010) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Western Il Correctional Center water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Western Il Correctional Center serve?
Western Il Correctional Center serves approximately 1,600 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.
Where does Western Il Correctional Center get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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