Water Quality Report

Wataga, IL (61488): High Radon Potential Area

EPA data for Aqua Illinois-oak Run

High County Radon Potential

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 61488 in Wataga, IL contain zero recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026. This does not establish that every category was monitored or published, and it does not cover events outside that source window.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Current EPA violation data unavailable
Water records and current conditions
Current EPA violation data unavailable
Safety Score N/A
Water Quality No violations
Lead Risk Below action level 0.004 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2024-12-31
NFIP Claim History N/A
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water No drinking-water violations in EPA records since 2021.
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.004 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • Radon EPA Zone 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.
Contaminant Summary
Evidence unavailable
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
1
Water System
1,885
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.004 mg/L
Reported Lead Result1.7× the national median for this measure
Zone 1
County Radon Potential · High
$125K
Median Home Value15% below state median ($147K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
100/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
Unknown
Evidence missing
EPA radon zone
0/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
Unknown
Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water
Unknown
Indoor environment
0/100
Outdoor environment
Unknown

Coverage: 2 of 4 components and 1 of 3 domains observed.

Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.

Safety & Health (6) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 61488 in Wataga, Illinois is mapped to the water system Aqua Illinois-oak Run (EPA ID: IL0955200). This system provides water to approximately 1,885 people from groundwater sources.

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Aqua Illinois-oak Run (IL0955200) on EPA.gov.

5 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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Environmental Hazards (10) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (6) MODERATE
Cost & Community (9) HIGH

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Protect Your Home in Wataga

Based on local data for ZIP 61488, these services may benefit homeowners in your area.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 61488 was built around 1978. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.

Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home

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Window Replacement

The median build year of homes in Wataga is 1978; check the age and condition of your own windows. ENERGY STAR windows can save $101–$583/year on energy bills.

Typical cost: Window replacement: typically $300–$800 per window installed

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Roofing Inspection & Repair

Homes built around 1978 may be on their second or third roof. A professional inspection can catch damage before leaks start.

Typical cost: Roof inspection: typically $75–$300; repairs $300–$1,500

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Service recommendations are based on public data for this ZIP code (FEMA, Census ACS, NWS). Actual needs vary by property. By calling, your information will be shared with an independent service provider. ZipCheckup may receive compensation. Cost estimates are approximate and vary by property, condition, and contractor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 61488 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 0 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 61488 (primary system: Aqua Illinois-oak Run), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 61488's water come from?

The recorded water source for Aqua Illinois-oak Run, a system mapped to ZIP code 61488, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 1,885 people.

How can I get my water tested in Wataga?

If Aqua Illinois-oak Run supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

Is lead a concern in 61488 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 61488 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.004 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2024-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.

What is the radon risk for 61488?

61488 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Knox County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Wataga, IL (61488): High Radon Potential Area. https://zipcheckup.com/report/61488/
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Page version: October 2026.

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61428 Dahinda, IL 8.3 mi N/A 0
61414 Altona, IL 8.6 mi N/A 0
61472 Rio, IL 8.6 mi N/A 0
61485 Victoria, IL 9.3 mi N/A 0

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