Water System Report IL

Stelle Community Assn

EPA ID: IL0535100 · 100 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Stelle Community Assn — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 100 residents.

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

100
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$151K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Stelle Community Assn Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$76,563
Median Household Income
455
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
86%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Stelle Community Assn serves a community with a median household income of $76,563 and an estimated 455 residents across its service area. Approximately 86% 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

Stelle Community Assn'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Ford 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

60 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
5 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 92% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Stelle Community Assn (EPA ID: IL0535100) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 100 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 60919 in Cabery.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Stelle Community Assn (IL0535100) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stelle Community Assn water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Stelle Community Assn has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Stelle Community Assn serve?

Stelle Community Assn serves approximately 100 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does Stelle Community Assn 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
53
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 100
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?
Stelle Community Assn meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Stelle Community Assn serve?
Stelle Community Assn serves approximately 100 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Stelle Community Assn's water source?
Stelle Community Assn draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Stelle Community Assn's service area?
The Stelle Community Assn service area has a median household income of $76,563. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Stelle Community Assn get its water?
Stelle Community Assn'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.
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