Health Violations Found IL 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Kampsville

EPA ID: IL0130250 · 335 people served · 4 ZIP codes

While corrective steps may be in progress, Kampsville currently shows 8 EPA violations unresolved — serving a population of approximately 335.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

D · 49
Avg Safety Score
335
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
28
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0062 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
7
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$66,646
Median Household Income
1,303
Service Area Population
48%
Disadvantaged Population
55th
Poverty Percentile
95th
Energy Burden Percentile
73%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Kampsville serves a community with a median household income of $66,646 and an estimated 1,303 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 48% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. 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

Kampsville'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
78th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Calhoun County, Illinois rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 78th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

57 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
12 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 83% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Kampsville compares to EPA limits

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 12 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Illinois

Easton
334 people
D 2 violations
Alma
336 people
C 14 violations
Meridian Village
339 people
0 violations
C 4 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $75
Total Estimated Cost $2,475

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,475 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Kampsville (EPA ID: IL0130250) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 335 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (49/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. 8 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
August 22, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 12, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unresolved
October 11, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 12 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 7 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 5 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 Yes
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
62355 0.0062 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Kampsville (IL0130250) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kampsville water safe to drink?

Kampsville has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Kampsville serve?

Kampsville serves approximately 335 people across 4 ZIP codes in Illinois.

Where does Kampsville get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Contact information from KAMPSVILLE Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Minimal — disinfection only
Disinfection (typically chlorine) without additional filtration or coagulation stages. Common for groundwater systems where source water meets federal standards after disinfection alone.

Treatment chemicals and what each one does

Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.

Disinfectant
Inactivates bacteria, viruses, and parasites in the treated water.
Chlorine

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from KAMPSVILLE Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
246
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 335
Reported to Illinois

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Notable events and violations

This section summarizes events the utility chose to disclose in its most recent Consumer Confidence Report, plus any federal compliance violations the utility recorded against itself. Both lists are utility-authored — ZipCheckup does not audit, judge, or reorder them.

Notable events from the utility's CCR

These bullet entries are the utility's own narration of operational, regulatory, or infrastructure events during the reporting period.

Notable events from KAMPSVILLE Consumer Confidence Report:
  • Lead row absent from Lead and Copper table — only Copper row present.

ZipCheckup note: items above reflect what the utility published in its most recent CCR. Federal violation records are also tracked separately by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) — the SDWIS record is the authoritative federal source for any specific regulatory action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Kampsville safe to drink?
Kampsville has a D safety grade based on 28 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Kampsville's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Stage 1 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Lead and Copper Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants 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 Kampsville serve?
Kampsville serves approximately 335 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Kampsville's water source?
Kampsville draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Kampsville's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0062 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Kampsville's service area?
The Kampsville service area has a median household income of $66,646. EPA EJScreen data classifies 48% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Kampsville get its water?
Kampsville'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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