Water System Report IL

Devils Kitchen Water District

EPA ID: IL1995160 · 1,428 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Devils Kitchen Water District earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 1,428 people.

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

1,428
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$164K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 30 (2024) to 15 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Devils Kitchen Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$39,526
Median Household Income
29,670
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Devils Kitchen Water District serves a community with a median household income of $39,526 and an estimated 29,670 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 43% 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

Devils Kitchen Water District'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
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Jackson 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.

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 63% 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 Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,433
Water Filtration $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,433

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

Devils Kitchen Water District (EPA ID: IL1995160) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 1,428 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Devils Kitchen Water District (IL1995160) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devils Kitchen Water District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Devils Kitchen Water District serve?

Devils Kitchen Water District serves approximately 1,428 people across 3 ZIP codes in Illinois.

Where does Devils Kitchen Water District 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
678
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 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,428
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?
Devils Kitchen Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Devils Kitchen Water District serve?
Devils Kitchen Water District serves approximately 1,428 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Devils Kitchen Water District's water source?
Devils Kitchen Water District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Devils Kitchen Water District's service area?
The Devils Kitchen Water District service area has a median household income of $39,526. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Devils Kitchen Water District get its water?
Devils Kitchen Water District'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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