Question 1

Where does utility provider data come from?

Accepted Answer

Utility data is compiled from Census Bureau ACS housing data (heating fuel, costs), EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) for water systems, and state utility commission records. Provider names and service areas come from utility filings and municipal records.

Question 2

What is included in monthly housing costs?

Accepted Answer

Census Bureau housing cost data includes mortgage or rent payments, property taxes, insurance, utilities (electric, gas, water, sewer), and condominium fees if applicable. The median housing cost gives a typical monthly total for homeowners or renters in the municipality.

Question 3

How do I find out who provides my water?

Accepted Answer

Your water provider is typically the municipal water department or a regional water commission. Check your water bill for the provider name, or search the EPA's SDWIS database. This page lists all public water systems serving this area along with any violations.

Name▲▼	Type▲▼	Status▲▼	Population Served▼
BUTLER WATER DEPARTMENT	Community	Active	2,700
DEKALB MIDDLE SCHOOL	Non-Transient Non-Community	Inactive	1,300
DEKALB HIGH SCHOOL	Non-Transient Non-Community	Inactive	1,280
ST. MICHAELS CHURCH	Transient Non-Community	Active	601
ST. JOE WATER DEPARTMENT	Community	Active	460
GOLDEN ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Active	112
GRATE PROPERTIES MHC	Community	Active	66
GRANDMAS HOME COOKING	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	65
WATERLOO FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH	Transient Non-Community	Active	65
TECHO-BLOC/PRODUCTION PLANT	Non-Transient Non-Community	Inactive	64
OR-AN TRAILER COURT	Community	Active	55
DEKALB CENTRAL BUS MAINTENANCE FACILITY	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	48
DEKALB COUNTY CNTRL. SCHOOL-ADMIN OFFICE	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	40
CHARLESTON METAL PRODUCTS, WEST DIVISION	Non-Transient Non-Community	Inactive	35
ALBRIGHTS MORNING STAR MART	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	34
BARKERS CHAPEL	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	30
OLD CASTLE	Non-Transient Non-Community	Active	29
RICHARD SQUIER PALLET, INC.	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	28
TWILIGHT INN	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	25
LIGHTHOUSE INN	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	25
CEDAR LAKE CHURCH OF CHRIST	Transient Non-Community	Active	25

Name▲▼	Type▲▼	Status▲▼	Population Served▼
BUTLER WATER DEPARTMENT	Community	Active	2,700
DEKALB MIDDLE SCHOOL	Non-Transient Non-Community	Inactive	1,300
DEKALB HIGH SCHOOL	Non-Transient Non-Community	Inactive	1,280
ST. MICHAELS CHURCH	Transient Non-Community	Active	601
ST. JOE WATER DEPARTMENT	Community	Active	460
GOLDEN ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Active	112
GRATE PROPERTIES MHC	Community	Active	66
GRANDMAS HOME COOKING	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	65
WATERLOO FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH	Transient Non-Community	Active	65
TECHO-BLOC/PRODUCTION PLANT	Non-Transient Non-Community	Inactive	64
OR-AN TRAILER COURT	Community	Active	55
DEKALB CENTRAL BUS MAINTENANCE FACILITY	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	48
DEKALB COUNTY CNTRL. SCHOOL-ADMIN OFFICE	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	40
CHARLESTON METAL PRODUCTS, WEST DIVISION	Non-Transient Non-Community	Inactive	35
ALBRIGHTS MORNING STAR MART	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	34
BARKERS CHAPEL	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	30
OLD CASTLE	Non-Transient Non-Community	Active	29
RICHARD SQUIER PALLET, INC.	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	28
TWILIGHT INN	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	25
LIGHTHOUSE INN	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	25
CEDAR LAKE CHURCH OF CHRIST	Transient Non-Community	Active	25