Water System Report IL

Ridgewood Ledges Water Association

EPA ID: IL1615670 · 300 people served · 1 ZIP code

With a five-year violation-free history, Ridgewood Ledges Water Association delivers safe water to 300 residents.

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

300
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$148K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ridgewood Ledges Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$78,285
Median Household Income
10,056
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ridgewood Ledges Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $78,285 and an estimated 10,056 residents across its service area. Approximately 79% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 33% 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

Ridgewood Ledges Water Association'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
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Rock Island 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 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

65 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

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Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Ridgewood Ledges Water Association (EPA ID: IL1615670) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 300 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 61264 in Milan.

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

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by IL or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Ridgewood Ledges Water Association (IL1615670) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ridgewood Ledges Water Association water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Ridgewood Ledges Water Association serve?

Ridgewood Ledges Water Association serves approximately 300 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does Ridgewood Ledges Water Association 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
128
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: 300
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?
Ridgewood Ledges Water Association meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Ridgewood Ledges Water Association serve?
Ridgewood Ledges Water Association serves approximately 300 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Ridgewood Ledges Water Association's water source?
Ridgewood Ledges Water Association draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Ridgewood Ledges Water Association's service area?
The Ridgewood Ledges Water Association service area has a median household income of $78,285. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Ridgewood Ledges Water Association get its water?
Ridgewood Ledges Water Association'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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