Water System Report IL

South Wilmington

EPA ID: IL0630650 · 700 people served · 1 ZIP code

Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for South Wilmington — the supplier serving 700 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

700
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$166K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for South Wilmington Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$86,250
Median Household Income
628
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The South Wilmington serves a community with a median household income of $86,250 and an estimated 628 residents across its service area. Approximately 79% 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

South Wilmington'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
80th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Grundy County, Illinois rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

59 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
6 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 91% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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

South Wilmington (EPA ID: IL0630650) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 700 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 60474 in South Wilmington.

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

  • 60474 — South Wilmington

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for South Wilmington (IL0630650) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Wilmington water safe to drink?

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

How many people does South Wilmington serve?

South Wilmington serves approximately 700 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does South Wilmington 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
127
Unknown Material
207
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 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 700
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?
South Wilmington meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does South Wilmington serve?
South Wilmington serves approximately 700 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is South Wilmington's water source?
South Wilmington draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of South Wilmington's service area?
The South Wilmington service area has a median household income of $86,250. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does South Wilmington get its water?
South Wilmington'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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