Water System Report IL

Astoria

EPA ID: IL0570050 · 1,375 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Astoria — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 1,375 residents.

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

1,375
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$68K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Astoria Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$56,250
Median Household Income
1,612
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
83%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Astoria serves a community with a median household income of $56,250 and an estimated 1,612 residents across its service area. Approximately 83% 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

Astoria'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Fulton 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

61 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
4 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 94% 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

Astoria (EPA ID: IL0570050) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 1,375 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 61501 in Astoria.

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 Astoria (IL0570050) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Astoria water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Astoria serve?

Astoria serves approximately 1,375 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does Astoria 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:

1
Confirmed Lead
61
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
544
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,375
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?
Astoria meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Astoria serve?
Astoria serves approximately 1,375 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Astoria's water source?
Astoria draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Astoria's service area?
The Astoria service area has a median household income of $56,250. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Astoria get its water?
Astoria'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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