Water System Report IL

Summerfield

EPA ID: IL1631350 · 347 people served · 1 ZIP code

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Summerfield has supplied tap water to 347 residents with no violations of any type on record.

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

B · 83
Avg Safety Score
347
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00343 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$74K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$48,472
Median Household Income
385
Service Area Population
38%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Summerfield serves a community with a median household income of $48,472 and an estimated 385 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 38% 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?

Surface Water

Summerfield's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in St. Clair 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. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 73% 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 $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Summerfield (EPA ID: IL1631350) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 347 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 62289 in Summerfield.

Average Home Safety Score: B (83/100)

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
62289 0.00343 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate 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 Summerfield (IL1631350) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Summerfield water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Summerfield serve?

Summerfield serves approximately 347 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does Summerfield get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Water Source & Treatment

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

Source
Surface water
Drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs.

Source: SUMMERFIELD 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
0
Unknown Material
207
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 347
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 Summerfield safe to drink?
Summerfield 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?
Summerfield meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Summerfield serve?
Summerfield serves approximately 347 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Summerfield's water source?
Summerfield draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Summerfield's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00343 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Summerfield's service area?
The Summerfield service area has a median household income of $48,472. EPA EJScreen data classifies 38% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Summerfield get its water?
Summerfield's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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