Water System Report IL

Meadowbrook Pwd

EPA ID: IL1195200 · 1,778 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Unlike many utilities its size, Meadowbrook Pwd carries a violation-free five-year record — no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 1,778 people.

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

1,778
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$249K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 4 (2023) to 2 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Meadowbrook Pwd Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$91,908
Median Household Income
50,397
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Meadowbrook Pwd serves a community with a median household income of $91,908 and an estimated 50,397 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% 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

Meadowbrook Pwd'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.

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. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

56 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
12 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 82% 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. 19 detections recorded. 4 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 exceed state limits.

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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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $900
PFAS Treatment $550
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $75
Total Estimated Cost $1,925

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 $1,925 (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

Meadowbrook Pwd (EPA ID: IL1195200) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 1,778 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by IL or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Meadowbrook Pwd (IL1195200) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meadowbrook Pwd water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Meadowbrook Pwd serve?

Meadowbrook Pwd serves approximately 1,778 people across 4 ZIP codes in Illinois.

Where does Meadowbrook Pwd 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
714
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: 1,778
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?
Meadowbrook Pwd meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Meadowbrook Pwd serve?
Meadowbrook Pwd serves approximately 1,778 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Meadowbrook Pwd's water source?
Meadowbrook Pwd draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Meadowbrook Pwd's service area?
The Meadowbrook Pwd service area has a median household income of $91,908. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Meadowbrook Pwd get its water?
Meadowbrook Pwd'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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