Water System Report IL

Coffeen

EPA ID: IL1350150 · 647 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Coffeen kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 647 people served.

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

647
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$169K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 2 (2021) to 3 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$97,166
Median Household Income
4,141
Service Area Population
19%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Coffeen serves a community with a median household income of $97,166 and an estimated 4,141 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Coffeen's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
65th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Montgomery 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 65th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $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

Coffeen (EPA ID: IL1350150) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 647 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 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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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 Coffeen (IL1350150) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coffeen water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Coffeen serve?

Coffeen serves approximately 647 people across 2 ZIP codes in Illinois.

Where does Coffeen get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
312
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: Did not report any required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2020-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 647
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?
Coffeen meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Coffeen serve?
Coffeen serves approximately 647 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Coffeen's water source?
Coffeen draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Coffeen's service area?
The Coffeen service area has a median household income of $97,166. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Coffeen get its water?
Coffeen's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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