Water System Report IL

Morgan Creek

EPA ID: IL0935140 · 66 people served · 2 ZIP codes

From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Morgan Creek has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 66 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

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

66
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$322K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Morgan Creek Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$114,334
Median Household Income
69,521
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
25%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Morgan Creek serves a community with a median household income of $114,334 and an estimated 69,521 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Morgan Creek'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
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Kendall 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

26 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
42 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 38% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

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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

Morgan Creek (EPA ID: IL0935140) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 66 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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

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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Morgan Creek (IL0935140) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morgan Creek water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Morgan Creek serve?

Morgan Creek serves approximately 66 people across 2 ZIP codes in Illinois.

Where does Morgan Creek 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
5
Unknown Material
20
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 66
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?
Morgan Creek meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Morgan Creek serve?
Morgan Creek serves approximately 66 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Morgan Creek's water source?
Morgan Creek draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Morgan Creek's service area?
The Morgan Creek service area has a median household income of $114,334. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Morgan Creek get its water?
Morgan Creek'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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