Water System Report IL

Southeast Regional Water Facility

EPA ID: IL0430060 · 6,940 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Southeast Regional Water Facility carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 6,940 residents.

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

6,940
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$439K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Southeast Regional Water Facility Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$110,228
Median Household Income
51,999
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
35th
Poverty Percentile
25th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Southeast Regional Water Facility serves a community with a median household income of $110,228 and an estimated 51,999 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Southeast Regional Water Facility'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
55th
Superfund Site Proximity

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.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 65% 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 $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Southeast Regional Water Facility (EPA ID: IL0430060) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 6,940 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 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 Southeast Regional Water Facility (IL0430060) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Southeast Regional Water Facility water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Southeast Regional Water Facility has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Southeast Regional Water Facility serve?

Southeast Regional Water Facility serves approximately 6,940 people across 2 ZIP codes in Illinois.

Where does Southeast Regional Water Facility get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
87

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
1,658
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 6,940
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?
Southeast Regional Water Facility meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Southeast Regional Water Facility serve?
Southeast Regional Water Facility serves approximately 6,940 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Southeast Regional Water Facility's water source?
Southeast Regional Water Facility draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Southeast Regional Water Facility's service area?
The Southeast Regional Water Facility service area has a median household income of $110,228. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Southeast Regional Water Facility get its water?
Southeast Regional Water Facility'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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