Health Violations Found

Edgewood, IL (62426): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 3 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Ej Water Cooperative)

Health Violations Found PFAS Detected

Health-based violation records by water system:

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 62426 in Edgewood, IL contain 26 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 2 are marked health-based.

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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Safety Score N/A
Water Quality Issues 2 health-based violation records
Lead Risk Below action level 0.002 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2026-12-31
NFIP Claim History N/A
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 2 health-based violations and 24 non-health-based (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.002 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • PFAS PFAS detected in UCMR5 sampling; see the PFAS section for each compound, compared with the federal PFAS MCL where one exists.
  • Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
Contaminant Summary
Health Violations
26 violations 2 health-based PFAS detected
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
3
Water Systems
29,720
People Served
2
Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0
Surface water
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Reported Lead Result
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate
$75K
Median Home Value49% below state median ($147K)

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Score Breakdown

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

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
38/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
100/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
50/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
Unknown
Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water
69/100
Indoor environment
50/100
Outdoor environment
Unknown

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

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Safety & Health (6) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 62426 in Edgewood, Illinois is mapped to the water system Ej Water Cooperative (EPA ID: IL0790010). This system provides water to approximately 29,720 people from surface water sources.

There are 3 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Ej Water Cooperative IL0790010 29,720 Surface water
Edgewood IL0490200 440 Surface water
Altamont IL0490050 2,300 Surface water

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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 Ej Water Cooperative (IL0790010) 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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PFAS Contamination Detected

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 62426.

Detected compounds: PFBA.

Highest measured level: 0.0062 µg/L

Reverse osmosis (RO) and activated carbon block filters can reduce PFAS at the tap. Certifications list the compounds covered: an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 claim for PFOA/PFOS does not cover every PFAS, so check that the product lists the compounds detected here.

📊 EPA UCMR5 · View source →
Environmental Hazards (10) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (9) HIGH

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 62426 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 26 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 62426 (primary system: Ej Water Cooperative), including 2 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 62426's water come from?

The recorded water source for Ej Water Cooperative, a system mapped to ZIP code 62426, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 29,720 people.

How can I get my water tested in Edgewood?

If Ej Water Cooperative 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 62426 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 62426 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.002 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2026-12-31). 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 62426?

62426 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Clay County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

Are there PFAS (forever chemicals) in 62426's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 62426. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 specifically for PFOA/PFOS reduction can reduce PFAS.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Edgewood, IL (62426): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/62426/
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Page version: October 2026.

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