Water System Report IL

Mansfield

EPA ID: IL1470300 · 939 people served · 1 ZIP code

Water monitoring for Mansfield: clean, five years, 939 residents.

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

B · 70
Avg Safety Score
939
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0007 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$162K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$84,338
Median Household Income
1,356
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
73%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mansfield serves a community with a median household income of $84,338 and an estimated 1,356 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Mansfield'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Piatt 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

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 67% 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 $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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

Mansfield (EPA ID: IL1470300) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 939 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 61854 in Mansfield.

Average Home Safety Score: B (70/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
61854 0.0007 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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mansfield (IL1470300) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mansfield water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Mansfield serve?

Mansfield serves approximately 939 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does Mansfield get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Groundwater
Drawn from underground aquifers via wells.
Treatment chemicals reported
Chlorine

Source: MANSFIELD Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Minimal — disinfection only
Disinfection (typically chlorine) without additional filtration or coagulation stages. Common for groundwater systems where source water meets federal standards after disinfection alone.

Treatment chemicals and what each one does

Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.

Disinfectant
Inactivates bacteria, viruses, and parasites in the treated water.
Chlorine

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from MANSFIELD Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

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
293
Unknown Material
182
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 939
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

Is water from Mansfield safe to drink?
Mansfield earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Mansfield meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Mansfield serve?
Mansfield serves approximately 939 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Mansfield's water source?
Mansfield draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Mansfield's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0007 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Mansfield's service area?
The Mansfield service area has a median household income of $84,338. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Mansfield get its water?
Mansfield'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.
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