Water System Report IL

Robinson Correctional Center

EPA ID: IL0330010 · 1,085 people served · 1 ZIP code

Robinson Correctional Center's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric — no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 1,085 residents year after year.

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

1,085
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$204K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$73,750
Median Household Income
2,336
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
43%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Robinson Correctional Center serves a community with a median household income of $73,750 and an estimated 2,336 residents across its service area. Approximately 43% 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

Robinson Correctional Center'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

29 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
41 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 41% 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 →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $2,300

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 $2,300 (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

Robinson Correctional Center (EPA ID: IL0330010) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 1,085 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 62424 in Dieterich.

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 Robinson Correctional Center (IL0330010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Robinson Correctional Center water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Robinson Correctional Center serve?

Robinson Correctional Center serves approximately 1,085 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does Robinson Correctional Center get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
1
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 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,085
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?
Robinson 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 Robinson Correctional Center serve?
Robinson Correctional Center serves approximately 1,085 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Robinson Correctional Center's water source?
Robinson Correctional Center draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Robinson Correctional Center's service area?
The Robinson Correctional Center service area has a median household income of $73,750. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Robinson Correctional Center get its water?
Robinson Correctional Center'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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