Water System Report IL

Falcon Farms

EPA ID: IL1617635 · 350 people served · 1 ZIP code

Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Falcon Farms — the supplier serving 350 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

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

350
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$236K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Falcon Farms Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$99,583
Median Household Income
4,226
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Falcon Farms serves a community with a median household income of $99,583 and an estimated 4,226 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% 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

Falcon Farms'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

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 74% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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

Falcon Farms (EPA ID: IL1617635) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 350 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 61275 in Port Byron.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Falcon Farms (IL1617635) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Falcon Farms water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Falcon Farms serve?

Falcon Farms serves approximately 350 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does Falcon Farms 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
215
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: 350
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?
Falcon Farms meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Falcon Farms serve?
Falcon Farms serves approximately 350 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Falcon Farms's water source?
Falcon Farms draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Falcon Farms's service area?
The Falcon Farms service area has a median household income of $99,583. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Falcon Farms get its water?
Falcon Farms'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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