Water System Report IL

Taylor Springs

EPA ID: IL1350650 · 724 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Taylor Springs — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 724 residents.

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

724
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$70K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Taylor Springs Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$46,492
Median Household Income
539
Service Area Population
38%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Taylor Springs serves a community with a median household income of $46,492 and an estimated 539 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 38% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Taylor Springs'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
70th
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 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

65 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% 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
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $400

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

Taylor Springs (EPA ID: IL1350650) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 724 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 62089 in Taylor Springs.

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

  • 62089 — Taylor Springs

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Taylor Springs (IL1350650) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Taylor Springs water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Taylor Springs serve?

Taylor Springs serves approximately 724 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does Taylor Springs 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
298
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: 724
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?
Taylor Springs meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Taylor Springs serve?
Taylor Springs serves approximately 724 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Taylor Springs's water source?
Taylor Springs draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Taylor Springs's service area?
The Taylor Springs service area has a median household income of $46,492. EPA EJScreen data classifies 38% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Taylor Springs get its water?
Taylor Springs'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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