Water System Report IL

Varna

EPA ID: IL1230300 · 342 people served · 1 ZIP code

EPA monitoring data for Varna shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 342 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

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

342
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$163K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$78,462
Median Household Income
1,223
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Varna serves a community with a median household income of $78,462 and an estimated 1,223 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% 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

Varna'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
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Marshall 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 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 73% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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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 $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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

Varna (EPA ID: IL1230300) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 342 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 61375 in Varna.

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 Varna (IL1230300) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Varna water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Varna serve?

Varna serves approximately 342 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does Varna 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
24
Unknown Material
215
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 342
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?
Varna meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Varna serve?
Varna serves approximately 342 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Varna's water source?
Varna draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Varna's service area?
The Varna service area has a median household income of $78,462. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Varna get its water?
Varna'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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