Water System Report IL

Ellery Water Corporation

EPA ID: IL0470010 ยท 2,380 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Ellery Water Corporation (IL0470010): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Within the EPA records available for it, Ellery Water Corporation shows no violations; the system serves about 2,380 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,380
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$114K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ellery Water Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$64,356
Median Household Income
3,438
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Ellery Water Corporation have a median household income of $64,356 and about 3,438 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 76% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Ellery Water Corporation's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

63 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
2 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 97% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 1 detection recorded.

State PFAS values in our reference data (health advisory / health-based guidance value (not a limit)); check current state rules: PFHxA: 1900 ppt, PFBA: 3800 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Illinois

Catlin
2,380 people
5 violations
Dawson
2,375 people
68 violations
Thornton
2,386 people
C 4 violations
Poplar Grove
2,372 people
3 violations
Nokomis
2,370 people
1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $500

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

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 $500 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Ellery Water Corporation (EPA ID: IL0470010) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 2,380 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 62806 in Albion.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
Below the reporting limit No 2025-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records for Ellery Water Corporation (IL0470010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellery Water Corporation water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Ellery Water Corporation in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Ellery Water Corporation serve?

Ellery Water Corporation serves approximately 2,380 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does Ellery Water Corporation get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Ellery Water Corporation; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Ellery Water Corporation serve? ▼
Ellery Water Corporation serves approximately 2,380 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Ellery Water Corporation's water source? ▼
Ellery Water Corporation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Ellery Water Corporation's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Ellery Water Corporation? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Ellery Water Corporation have a median household income of $64,356 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Ellery Water Corporation get its water? ▼
Ellery Water Corporation's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Ellery Water Corporation Water Quality Report, IL. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il0470010/
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