Knolls Edge Subdivision
EPA ID: IL1415250 · 100 people served · 1 ZIP code
Five clean years on EPA record — Knolls Edge Subdivision, 100 residents served.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Knolls Edge Subdivision Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
Service Area Demographics
The Knolls Edge Subdivision serves a community with a median household income of $91,875 and an estimated 1,160 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Knolls Edge Subdivision'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.
About 1% of homes in Ogle County, Illinois rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Knolls Edge Subdivision (EPA ID: IL1415250) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 100 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 61052 in Monroe Center.
Average Home Safety Score: D (42/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61052 | 0.0122 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
- 61052 — Monroe Center
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Knolls Edge Subdivision (IL1415250) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Knolls Edge Subdivision water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Knolls Edge Subdivision has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Knolls Edge Subdivision serve?
Knolls Edge Subdivision serves approximately 100 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.
Where does Knolls Edge Subdivision get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
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.
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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