Water System Report IL

Apple Creek Water Coop

EPA ID: IL1370040 · 968 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Apple Creek Water Coop — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 968 residents.

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

968
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 4 (2023) to 8 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Apple Creek Water Coop Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$64,137
Median Household Income
24,318
Service Area Population
30%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
78%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Apple Creek Water Coop serves a community with a median household income of $64,137 and an estimated 24,318 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% 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

Apple Creek Water Coop'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Morgan 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

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
12 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 82% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.002 ppt, PFOS: 0.014 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Comparable Water Systems

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967 people
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965 people
C 7 violations
Ridge Farm
973 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Flood Insurance $600
PFAS Treatment $250
Total Estimated Cost $2,650

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,650 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Apple Creek Water Coop (EPA ID: IL1370040) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 968 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Apple Creek Water Coop (IL1370040) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Apple Creek Water Coop water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Apple Creek Water Coop serve?

Apple Creek Water Coop serves approximately 968 people across 2 ZIP codes in Illinois.

Where does Apple Creek Water Coop 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
386
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 968
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?
Apple Creek Water Coop meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Apple Creek Water Coop serve?
Apple Creek Water Coop serves approximately 968 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Apple Creek Water Coop's water source?
Apple Creek Water Coop draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Apple Creek Water Coop's service area?
The Apple Creek Water Coop service area has a median household income of $64,137. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Apple Creek Water Coop get its water?
Apple Creek Water Coop'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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