Water System Report IL

Il American-hardin

EPA ID: IL0130200 · 839 people served · 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Il American-hardin (IL0130200): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Zero EPA violations appear on record for Il American-hardin, which serves 839 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

839
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$120K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Il American-hardin Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$89,741
Median Household Income
2,189
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
50%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
100th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Il American-hardin have a median household income of $89,741 and about 2,189 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 50% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Il American-hardin's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
80th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

58 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
11 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 84% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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System Overview

Il American-hardin (EPA ID: IL0130200) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 839 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.001 mg/L No 2025-12-31

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

Radon Risk in Service Area

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Il American-hardin (IL0130200) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Il American-hardin water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Il American-hardin in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Il American-hardin serve?

Il American-hardin serves approximately 839 people across 2 ZIP codes in Illinois.

Where does Il American-hardin get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Il American-hardin; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Il American-hardin serve? ▼
Il American-hardin serves approximately 839 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Il American-hardin's water source? ▼
Il American-hardin draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Il American-hardin's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.001 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Il American-hardin? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Il American-hardin have a median household income of $89,741 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 50% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Il American-hardin get its water? ▼
Il American-hardin's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Il American-hardin Water Quality Report, IL. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il0130200/
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