Water System Report IL

Taylorville Correctional Center

EPA ID: IL0210010 · 1,300 people served · 1 ZIP code

Five clean years on EPA record — Taylorville Correctional Center, 1,300 residents served.

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

1,300
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$120K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Taylorville Correctional Center Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$57,194
Median Household Income
16,035
Service Area Population
40%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
75%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Taylorville Correctional Center serves a community with a median household income of $57,194 and an estimated 16,035 residents across its service area. Approximately 75% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 40% 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

Taylorville Correctional Center'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
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Christian County, Illinois rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.002 ppt, PFOS: 0.014 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Illinois

Wyoming
1,300 people
C 3 violations
Blue Mound
1,300 people
C 14 violations
0 violations
Milford
1,306 people
D 0 violations
Walnut
1,311 people
C 4 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Taylorville Correctional Center (EPA ID: IL0210010) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 1,300 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 62568 in Taylorville.

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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Taylorville Correctional Center (IL0210010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Taylorville Correctional Center water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Taylorville Correctional Center serve?

Taylorville Correctional Center serves approximately 1,300 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does Taylorville Correctional Center 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
15
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: Did not report any required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,300
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?
Taylorville Correctional Center meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Taylorville Correctional Center serve?
Taylorville Correctional Center serves approximately 1,300 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Taylorville Correctional Center's water source?
Taylorville Correctional Center draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Taylorville Correctional Center's service area?
The Taylorville Correctional Center service area has a median household income of $57,194. EPA EJScreen data classifies 40% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Taylorville Correctional Center get its water?
Taylorville Correctional Center'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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