Water System Report IL

Fountain Water District

EPA ID: IL1330020 · 3,650 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Fountain Water District — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 3,650 residents.

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

3,650
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$197K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Fountain Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$76,563
Median Household Income
1,310
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
23%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Fountain Water District serves a community with a median household income of $76,563 and an estimated 1,310 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Fountain Water District'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Infrastructure Risk

35 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
35 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 50% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,500

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

Fountain Water District (EPA ID: IL1330020) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 3,650 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 62295 in Valmeyer.

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 Fountain Water District (IL1330020) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fountain Water District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Fountain Water District serve?

Fountain Water District serves approximately 3,650 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does Fountain Water District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
805
Unknown Material
853
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.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Population served: 3,650
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?
Fountain Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Fountain Water District serve?
Fountain Water District serves approximately 3,650 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Fountain Water District's water source?
Fountain Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Fountain Water District's service area?
The Fountain Water District service area has a median household income of $76,563. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Fountain Water District get its water?
Fountain Water District'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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