Hill City Water District
EPA ID: IL0555250 · 543 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Hill City Water District (IL0555250): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. With a five-year violation-free history, Hill City Water District delivers safe water to 543 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Hill City Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Hill City Water District serves a community with a median household income of $54,820 and an estimated 11,441 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 75% 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?
Hill City Water District'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Illinois
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Hill City Water District (EPA ID: IL0555250) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 543 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 62812 in Benton.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mg/L | No | N/A |
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 $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
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.
- 62812 - Benton
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Hill City Water District (IL0555250) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hill City Water District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Hill City Water District 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 Hill City Water District serve?
Hill City Water District serves approximately 543 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.
Where does Hill City Water District get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Hill City Water District Water Quality Report, IL. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il0555250/
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