Water System Report IL

Menard Rural Water Coop

EPA ID: IL1290010 · 753 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Menard Rural Water Coop — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 753 residents.

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

753
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$192K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Menard Rural Water Coop Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$78,327
Median Household Income
5,981
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Menard Rural Water Coop serves a community with a median household income of $78,327 and an estimated 5,981 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

Menard Rural Water Coop'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
90th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Menard 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 90th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
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

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Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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

Menard Rural Water Coop (EPA ID: IL1290010) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 753 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 62675 in Petersburg.

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

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 Menard Rural Water Coop (IL1290010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Menard Rural Water Coop water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Menard Rural Water Coop serve?

Menard Rural Water Coop serves approximately 753 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does Menard Rural Water Coop 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
229
Unknown Material
72
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.
Population served: 753
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?
Menard Rural Water Coop meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Menard Rural Water Coop serve?
Menard Rural Water Coop serves approximately 753 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Menard Rural Water Coop's water source?
Menard Rural Water Coop draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Menard Rural Water Coop's service area?
The Menard Rural Water Coop service area has a median household income of $78,327. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Menard Rural Water Coop get its water?
Menard Rural Water Coop'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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