Central Stickney Sd
EPA ID: IL0315570 · 2,400 people served · 7 ZIP codes
In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Central Stickney Sd posted zero EPA violations serving 2,400 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Central Stickney Sd Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Central Stickney Sd serves a community with a median household income of $78,559 and an estimated 325,805 residents across its service area. Approximately 85% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 46% 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?
Central Stickney Sd'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 1% of homes in Cook 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
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Central Stickney Sd (EPA ID: IL0315570) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 2,400 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 5 communities.
Violation History
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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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.
- 60415 — Chicago Ridge
- 60453 — Oak Lawn
- 60455 — Bridgeview
- 60459 — Burbank
- 60629 — Chicago
- 60638 — Chicago
- 60652 — Chicago
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Central Stickney Sd (IL0315570) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Central Stickney Sd water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Central Stickney Sd has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Central Stickney Sd serve?
Central Stickney Sd serves approximately 2,400 people across 7 ZIP codes in Illinois.
Where does Central Stickney Sd 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:
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.
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