Clay County Water Inc.
EPA ID: IL0250020 · 2,015 people served · 1 ZIP code
Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Clay County Water Inc. kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 2,015 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Clay County Water Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Clay County Water Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $54,241 and an estimated 6,215 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Clay County Water Inc.'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.
About 3% of homes in Clay 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
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Estimated Remediation Costs
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System Overview
Clay County Water Inc. (EPA ID: IL0250020) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 2,015 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 62839 in Flora.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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ZIP Codes Served
- 62839 — Flora
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Clay County Water Inc. (IL0250020) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clay County Water Inc. water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Clay County Water Inc. has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Clay County Water Inc. serve?
Clay County Water Inc. serves approximately 2,015 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.
Where does Clay County Water Inc. 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:
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.
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.