Water System Report IL

Milledgeville

EPA ID: IL0150150 · 989 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Milledgeville — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 989 residents.

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

B · 70
Avg Safety Score
989
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00243 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$101K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$63,125
Median Household Income
1,521
Service Area Population
17%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
90%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Milledgeville serves a community with a median household income of $63,125 and an estimated 1,521 residents across its service area. Approximately 90% 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

Milledgeville'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Carroll 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

81 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% 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

Milledgeville (EPA ID: IL0150150) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 989 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 61051 in Milledgeville.

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
61051 0.00243 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

  • 61051 — Milledgeville

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Milledgeville (IL0150150) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milledgeville water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Milledgeville serve?

Milledgeville serves approximately 989 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does Milledgeville get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Minimal — disinfection only
Disinfection (typically chlorine) without additional filtration or coagulation stages. Common for groundwater systems where source water meets federal standards after disinfection alone.

Treatment chemicals and what each one does

Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.

Disinfectant
Inactivates bacteria, viruses, and parasites in the treated water.
Chlorine

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from MILLEDGEVILLE Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

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
552
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: 989
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 Milledgeville safe to drink?
Milledgeville 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?
Milledgeville meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Milledgeville serve?
Milledgeville serves approximately 989 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Milledgeville's water source?
Milledgeville draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Milledgeville's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00243 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Milledgeville's service area?
The Milledgeville service area has a median household income of $63,125. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Milledgeville get its water?
Milledgeville'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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