Logan Correctional Center
EPA ID: IL1075520 · 1,500 people served · 1 ZIP code
Water monitoring history at Logan Correctional Center shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 1,500 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Demographics
The Logan Correctional Center serves a community with a median household income of $59,129 and an estimated 18,364 residents across its service area. Approximately 81% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Logan 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.
About 0% of homes in Logan 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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 5 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds state limits.
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Logan Correctional Center (EPA ID: IL1075520) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 1,500 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 62656 in Lincoln.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
- 62656 — Lincoln
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Logan Correctional Center (IL1075520) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Logan Correctional Center water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Logan Correctional Center has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Logan Correctional Center serve?
Logan Correctional Center serves approximately 1,500 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.
Where does Logan Correctional Center get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.