Monitoring Violations IL

Dix-kell Water Commssion

EPA ID: IL0815100 · 1,972 people served · 6 ZIP codes

Dix-kell Water Commssion's record shows 2 remedied violations — all cleared, currently compliant, 1,972 residents.

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

C · 59
Avg Safety Score
1,972
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
2
Contaminants Flagged
$127K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Dix-kell Water Commssion Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$63,023
Median Household Income
48,404
Service Area Population
41%
Disadvantaged Population
63th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Dix-kell Water Commssion serves a community with a median household income of $63,023 and an estimated 48,404 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 41% 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?

Surface Water

Dix-kell Water Commssion'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
27th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Marion 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

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 64% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Dix-kell Water Commssion compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 1006 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.006 mg/L
Cholesterol & blood sugar effects, liver damage

What This Means For You

Contaminant 1006 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.006 mg/L. Cholesterol & blood sugar effects, liver damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 5 detections recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.002 ppt, PFOS: 0.014 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Contaminant 1006 was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $500
PFAS Treatment $417
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,317

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,317 (one-time) vs. $5,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Dix-kell Water Commssion (EPA ID: IL0815100) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 1,972 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (59/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

2 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
March 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
March 1, 2025 Contaminant 1006 Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 1006 Other Violation 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 5 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Dix-kell Water Commssion (IL0815100) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dix-kell Water Commssion water safe to drink?

Dix-kell Water Commssion has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Dix-kell Water Commssion serve?

Dix-kell Water Commssion serves approximately 1,972 people across 6 ZIP codes in Illinois.

Where does Dix-kell Water Commssion get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Minimal — disinfection only
Disinfection (typically chlorine) without additional filtration or coagulation stages. Common for groundwater systems where source water meets federal standards after disinfection alone.

Treatment chemicals and what each one does

Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.

Disinfectant
Inactivates bacteria, viruses, and parasites in the treated water.
Chloramines

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from DIX-KELL WATER COMMSSION Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

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
826
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: Did not report any required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,972
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

Is water from Dix-kell Water Commssion safe to drink?
Dix-kell Water Commssion has a C safety grade based on 2 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Dix-kell Water Commssion's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 1006, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Dix-kell Water Commssion serve?
Dix-kell Water Commssion serves approximately 1,972 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Dix-kell Water Commssion's water source?
Dix-kell Water Commssion draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Dix-kell Water Commssion's service area?
The Dix-kell Water Commssion service area has a median household income of $63,023. EPA EJScreen data classifies 41% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Dix-kell Water Commssion get its water?
Dix-kell Water Commssion'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

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