Water System Report IL

Dixon Correctional Center

EPA ID: IL1035500 · 2,400 people served · 1 ZIP code

Water monitoring history at Dixon Correctional Center shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 2,400 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

2,400
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$145K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Dixon Correctional Center Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$65,719
Median Household Income
22,690
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
77%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Dixon Correctional Center serves a community with a median household income of $65,719 and an estimated 22,690 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% 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

Dixon Correctional Center'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
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in Lee 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

61 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
4 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 94% 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

Dixon Correctional Center (EPA ID: IL1035500) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 2,400 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 61021 in Dixon.

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 Dixon Correctional Center (IL1035500) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dixon Correctional Center water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Dixon Correctional Center serve?

Dixon Correctional Center serves approximately 2,400 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does Dixon Correctional Center 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
53
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: 1,038
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?
Dixon Correctional Center meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Dixon Correctional Center serve?
Dixon Correctional Center serves approximately 2,400 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Dixon Correctional Center's water source?
Dixon Correctional Center draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Dixon Correctional Center's service area?
The Dixon Correctional Center service area has a median household income of $65,719. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Dixon Correctional Center get its water?
Dixon Correctional Center'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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