Prairie Road Pump Corporation
EPA ID: IL2015100 · 150 people served · 14 ZIP codes
Prairie Road Pump Corporation carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 150 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 6 (2021) to 28 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Prairie Road Pump Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Prairie Road Pump Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $54,546 and an estimated 178,644 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 48% 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?
Prairie Road Pump Corporation'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.
About 1% of homes in Winnebago 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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 19 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds state limits.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Illinois
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Prairie Road Pump Corporation (EPA ID: IL2015100) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 150 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 14 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 13 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
- 61101 — Rockford
- 61102 — Rockford
- 61103 — Rockford
- 61104 — Rockford
- 61105 — Rockford
- 61106 — Rockford
- 61107 — Rockford
- 61108 — Rockford
- 61109 — Rockford
- 61110 — Rockford
- 61112 — Rockford
- 61114 — Rockford
- 61125 — Rockford
- 61126 — Rockford
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Prairie Road Pump Corporation (IL2015100) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Prairie Road Pump Corporation water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Prairie Road Pump Corporation has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Prairie Road Pump Corporation serve?
Prairie Road Pump Corporation serves approximately 150 people across 14 ZIP codes in Illinois.
Where does Prairie Road Pump Corporation get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.