Water System Report IL

Oreana

EPA ID: IL1150450 · 892 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Oreana stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 892 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

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

892
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$212K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Oreana Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$101,728
Median Household Income
5,394
Service Area Population
41%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Oreana serves a community with a median household income of $101,728 and an estimated 5,394 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% 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?

Groundwater

Oreana'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Macon 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

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 71% 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 Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $600
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,950

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

Oreana (EPA ID: IL1150450) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 892 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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Oreana (IL1150450) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oreana water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Oreana serve?

Oreana serves approximately 892 people across 2 ZIP codes in Illinois.

Where does Oreana 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
362
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 892
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?
Oreana meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Oreana serve?
Oreana serves approximately 892 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Oreana's water source?
Oreana draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Oreana's service area?
The Oreana service area has a median household income of $101,728. EPA EJScreen data classifies 41% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Oreana get its water?
Oreana'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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