Menard Rural Water Coop
EPA ID: IL1290010 · 753 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Menard Rural Water Coop (IL1290010): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Based on the latest federal compliance data, Menard Rural Water Coop has 1 violation that the EPA has not yet closed - those outstanding findings are part of the enforcement record for a utility that delivers water to approximately 753 people throughout its service territory.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Menard Rural Water Coop Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
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?
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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Menard Rural Water Coop compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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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
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 9 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 30, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2022 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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.
- 62675 - Petersburg
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?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Menard Rural Water Coop (IL): 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il1290010/
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