Water System Report IL

Freeman Spur

EPA ID: IL1994420 · 373 people served · 1 ZIP code

Five clean years on EPA record — Freeman Spur, 373 residents served.

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

373
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$64K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Freeman Spur Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$33,750
Median Household Income
108
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
82%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Freeman Spur serves a community with a median household income of $33,750 and an estimated 108 residents across its service area. Approximately 82% 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?

Surface Water

Freeman Spur'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
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Williamson 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. 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

71 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
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

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,500

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

Freeman Spur (EPA ID: IL1994420) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 373 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 62841 in Freeman Spur.

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 Freeman Spur (IL1994420) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Freeman Spur water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Freeman Spur serve?

Freeman Spur serves approximately 373 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does Freeman Spur 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
7
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
60
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Population served: 373
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?
Freeman Spur meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Freeman Spur serve?
Freeman Spur serves approximately 373 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Freeman Spur's water source?
Freeman Spur draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Freeman Spur's service area?
The Freeman Spur service area has a median household income of $33,750. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Freeman Spur get its water?
Freeman Spur'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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