Kaskaskia Springs Water Company
EPA ID: IL0510020 · 1 people served · 1 ZIP code
Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Kaskaskia Springs Water Company — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 1 resident.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Demographics
The Kaskaskia Springs Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $58,810 and an estimated 10,309 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 57% 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?
Kaskaskia Springs Water Company'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.
About 2% of homes in Fayette 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
Kaskaskia Springs Water Company (EPA ID: IL0510020) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 1 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 62471 in Vandalia.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
- 62471 — Vandalia
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Kaskaskia Springs Water Company (IL0510020) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kaskaskia Springs Water Company water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Kaskaskia Springs Water Company has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Kaskaskia Springs Water Company serve?
Kaskaskia Springs Water Company serves approximately 1 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.
Where does Kaskaskia Springs Water Company get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.