Water System Report IL

East 30 Mhp

EPA ID: IL1190400 · 218 people served · 1 ZIP code

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, East 30 Mhp kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 218 people served.

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

218
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$274K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$93,366
Median Household Income
14,519
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
45%
Pre-1986 Housing

The East 30 Mhp serves a community with a median household income of $93,366 and an estimated 14,519 residents across its service area. Approximately 45% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

East 30 Mhp's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Madison County, Illinois rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 64% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.002 ppt, PFOS: 0.014 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Comparable Water Systems

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Maquon
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D 0 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,100 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

East 30 Mhp (EPA ID: IL1190400) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 218 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 62034 in Glen Carbon.

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 East 30 Mhp (IL1190400) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is East 30 Mhp water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, East 30 Mhp has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does East 30 Mhp serve?

East 30 Mhp serves approximately 218 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does East 30 Mhp get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
93
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 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 218
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?
East 30 Mhp meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does East 30 Mhp serve?
East 30 Mhp serves approximately 218 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is East 30 Mhp's water source?
East 30 Mhp draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of East 30 Mhp's service area?
The East 30 Mhp service area has a median household income of $93,366. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does East 30 Mhp get its water?
East 30 Mhp's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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