Water System Report IL

Divernon

EPA ID: IL1670450 · 1,172 people served · 1 ZIP code

Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Divernon — the supplier serving 1,172 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

1,172
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$145K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$74,535
Median Household Income
1,538
Service Area Population
38%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Divernon serves a community with a median household income of $74,535 and an estimated 1,538 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% 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

Divernon'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Sangamon 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

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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B 2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
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

Divernon (EPA ID: IL1670450) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 1,172 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 62530 in Divernon.

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 Divernon (IL1670450) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Divernon water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Divernon serve?

Divernon serves approximately 1,172 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does Divernon get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
567
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: Did not report any required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,172
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?
Divernon meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Divernon serve?
Divernon serves approximately 1,172 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Divernon's water source?
Divernon draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Divernon's service area?
The Divernon service area has a median household income of $74,535. EPA EJScreen data classifies 38% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Divernon get its water?
Divernon'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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