Water System Report IL

Secor

EPA ID: IL2030600 · 351 people served · 1 ZIP code

EPA monitoring data for Secor shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 351 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

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

351
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$271K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2022) to 3 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$86,250
Median Household Income
964
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Secor serves a community with a median household income of $86,250 and an estimated 964 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Secor'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Woodford 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

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

Secor (EPA ID: IL2030600) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 351 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 61771 in Secor.

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 Secor (IL2030600) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Secor water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Secor serve?

Secor serves approximately 351 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does Secor get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
170
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 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Population served: 351
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?
Secor meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Secor serve?
Secor serves approximately 351 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Secor's water source?
Secor draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Secor's service area?
The Secor service area has a median household income of $86,250. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Secor get its water?
Secor'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.
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