Water System Report IL

Sangamon Valley Pwd

EPA ID: IL0195150 · 5,300 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Over five tracked years, Sangamon Valley Pwd has stayed completely violation-free for its 5,300 residents.

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

5,300
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$270K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sangamon Valley Pwd Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$106,009
Median Household Income
44,437
Service Area Population
19%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sangamon Valley Pwd serves a community with a median household income of $106,009 and an estimated 44,437 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% 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

Sangamon Valley Pwd'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Champaign 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

33 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
36 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 48% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,350
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,550

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

Sangamon Valley Pwd (EPA ID: IL0195150) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 5,300 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 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

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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Sangamon Valley Pwd (IL0195150) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sangamon Valley Pwd water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Sangamon Valley Pwd serve?

Sangamon Valley Pwd serves approximately 5,300 people across 4 ZIP codes in Illinois.

Where does Sangamon Valley Pwd get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
2,090
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: 5,300
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?
Sangamon Valley Pwd meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Sangamon Valley Pwd serve?
Sangamon Valley Pwd serves approximately 5,300 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Sangamon Valley Pwd's water source?
Sangamon Valley Pwd draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Sangamon Valley Pwd's service area?
The Sangamon Valley Pwd service area has a median household income of $106,009. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Sangamon Valley Pwd get its water?
Sangamon Valley Pwd'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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