Historical Compliance Records IL

Mahomet

EPA ID: IL0190450 ยท 6,580 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mahomet (IL0190450): 4 EPA violations in the last five years. Within the five-year EPA monitoring span, Mahomet accumulated 4 violations - every finding has been resolved and the utility operates in full compliance today, supplying water to approximately 6,580 people without any active enforcement proceedings.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 65
Avg Safety Score
6,580
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
4
Contaminants Flagged
$270K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$106,009
Median Household Income
44,437
Service Area Population
19%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mahomet serves a community with a median household income of $106,009 and an estimated 44,437 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% 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

Mahomet'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

33 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
36 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 48% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Mahomet compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

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

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Illinois

Winthrop Harbor
6,565 people
C 20 violations
Carlinville
6,598 people
B 1 violation
1 violation
Elburn
6,559 people
C 0 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,350
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,550

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 $2,550 (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

Mahomet (EPA ID: IL0190450) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 6,580 people from groundwater sources.

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

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (65/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 4 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 4 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
February 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based 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 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

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.

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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Mahomet (IL0190450) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mahomet water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Mahomet; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Mahomet serve?

Mahomet serves approximately 6,580 people across 4 ZIP codes in Illinois.

Where does Mahomet get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Mahomet safe to drink?
Mahomet has a C safety grade based on 4 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Mahomet's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 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 Mahomet serve?
Mahomet serves approximately 6,580 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Mahomet's water source?
Mahomet draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Mahomet's service area?
The Mahomet service area has a median household income of $106,009. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Mahomet get its water?
Mahomet'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Mahomet (IL): 4 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il0190450/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

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