Current Health-Based Noncompliance IL 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Dalzell

EPA ID: IL0110250 ยท 663 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Dalzell (IL0110250): 3 unresolved EPA violations on record. Where compliant utilities carry no open actions, Dalzell shows 3 active EPA violations in the federal database for a service population of approximately 663.

Data: EPA SDWIS

663
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
1
Contaminants Flagged
$124K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$73,646
Median Household Income
7,537
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
86%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Dalzell serves a community with a median household income of $73,646 and an estimated 7,537 residents across its service area. Approximately 86% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Dalzell'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

70 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
1 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 99% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Dalzell compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Dalzell (EPA ID: IL0110250) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 663 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 3 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 3 Yes

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by IL or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Dalzell (IL0110250) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dalzell water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Dalzell. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Dalzell serve?

Dalzell serves approximately 663 people across 3 ZIP codes in Illinois.

Where does Dalzell get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Dalzell's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Dalzell serve?
Dalzell serves approximately 663 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Dalzell's water source?
Dalzell draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Dalzell's service area?
The Dalzell service area has a median household income of $73,646. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Dalzell get its water?
Dalzell'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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Dalzell (IL): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il0110250/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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