Water System Report IL

Marseilles South

EPA ID: IL0990110 · 100 people served · 1 ZIP code

With a five-year violation-free history, Marseilles South delivers safe water to 100 residents.

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

100
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$179K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2023) to 1 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$78,895
Median Household Income
7,249
Service Area Population
18%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Marseilles South serves a community with a median household income of $78,895 and an estimated 7,249 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% 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

Marseilles South'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
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in LaSalle 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.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Lead Pipe Replacement $3,900
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $6,000

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

Marseilles South (EPA ID: IL0990110) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 100 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 61341 in Marseilles.

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 Marseilles South (IL0990110) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marseilles South water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Marseilles South serve?

Marseilles South serves approximately 100 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does Marseilles South 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
0
Unknown Material
44
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: 100
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?
Marseilles South meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Marseilles South serve?
Marseilles South serves approximately 100 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Marseilles South's water source?
Marseilles South draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Marseilles South's service area?
The Marseilles South service area has a median household income of $78,895. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Marseilles South get its water?
Marseilles South'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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