Water System Report IL

Graham Correctional Site

EPA ID: IL1355100 · 2,155 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Graham Correctional Site — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 2,155 residents.

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

2,155
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$107K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Graham Correctional Site Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$54,767
Median Household Income
8,078
Service Area Population
38%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
77%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Graham Correctional Site serves a community with a median household income of $54,767 and an estimated 8,078 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% 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

Graham Correctional Site'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

59 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
6 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 91% 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
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Graham Correctional Site (EPA ID: IL1355100) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 2,155 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 62049 in Hillsboro.

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 Graham Correctional Site (IL1355100) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Graham Correctional Site water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Graham Correctional Site serve?

Graham Correctional Site serves approximately 2,155 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does Graham Correctional Site 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
1
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
Population served: 2,155
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?
Graham Correctional Site meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Graham Correctional Site serve?
Graham Correctional Site serves approximately 2,155 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Graham Correctional Site's water source?
Graham Correctional Site draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Graham Correctional Site's service area?
The Graham Correctional Site service area has a median household income of $54,767. EPA EJScreen data classifies 38% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Graham Correctional Site get its water?
Graham Correctional Site'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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