Water System Report IL

Greene County Rwd

EPA ID: IL0610020 · 3,786 people served · 1 ZIP code

Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Greene County Rwd — the supplier serving 3,786 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

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

3,786
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$117K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Greene County Rwd Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$61,155
Median Household Income
3,650
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
81%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Greene County Rwd serves a community with a median household income of $61,155 and an estimated 3,650 residents across its service area. Approximately 81% 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

Greene County Rwd'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Greene 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

57 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
8 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 88% 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 Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Greene County Rwd (EPA ID: IL0610020) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 3,786 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 62016 in Carrollton.

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 Greene County Rwd (IL0610020) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greene County Rwd water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Greene County Rwd serve?

Greene County Rwd serves approximately 3,786 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does Greene County Rwd 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
1,163
Unknown Material
0
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 3,786
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?
Greene County Rwd meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Greene County Rwd serve?
Greene County Rwd serves approximately 3,786 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Greene County Rwd's water source?
Greene County Rwd draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Greene County Rwd's service area?
The Greene County Rwd service area has a median household income of $61,155. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Greene County Rwd get its water?
Greene County Rwd'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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