Water System Report IL

Mound City

EPA ID: IL1530100 · 526 people served · 1 ZIP code

In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Mound City posted zero EPA violations serving 526 residents.

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

B · 82
Avg Safety Score
526
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$34K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mound City Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$55,000
Median Household Income
797
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
100th
Energy Burden Percentile
84%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mound City serves a community with a median household income of $55,000 and an estimated 797 residents across its service area. Approximately 84% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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?

Groundwater

Mound City'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Pulaski 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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

62 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
3 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 95% 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
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Mound City (EPA ID: IL1530100) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 526 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 62963 in Mound City.

Average Home Safety Score: B (82/100)

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

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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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 Mound City (IL1530100) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mound City water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Mound City serve?

Mound City serves approximately 526 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does Mound City get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Contact information from MOUND CITY Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

Water Source & Treatment

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

Source
Groundwater
Drawn from underground aquifers via wells.

Source: MOUND CITY Consumer Confidence Report.

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

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
90
Unknown Material
76
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: 526
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 Mound City safe to drink?
Mound City 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?
Mound City meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Mound City serve?
Mound City serves approximately 526 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Mound City's water source?
Mound City draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Mound City's service area?
The Mound City service area has a median household income of $55,000. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Mound City get its water?
Mound City'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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