Water System Report IL

Aqua Illinois-philo

EPA ID: IL0190600 · 1,378 people served · 5 ZIP codes

Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — Aqua Illinois-philo has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 1,378 residents.

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

C · 56
Avg Safety Score
1,378
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0018 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$200K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Aqua Illinois-philo Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$91,827
Median Household Income
27,636
Service Area Population
19%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Aqua Illinois-philo serves a community with a median household income of $91,827 and an estimated 27,636 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Aqua Illinois-philo'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.

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

About 1% of homes in Champaign County, Illinois rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

56 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 80% of expected lifespan used End of life

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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 $480
Water Filtration $60
Total Estimated Cost $1,740

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.

System Overview

Aqua Illinois-philo (EPA ID: IL0190600) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 1,378 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (56/100)

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

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

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

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
61864 0.0018 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

Coverage: 4 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Aqua Illinois-philo (IL0190600) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aqua Illinois-philo water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Aqua Illinois-philo has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Aqua Illinois-philo serve?

Aqua Illinois-philo serves approximately 1,378 people across 5 ZIP codes in Illinois.

Where does Aqua Illinois-philo get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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 AQUA ILLINOIS-PHILO 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
46
Galvanized — Replacement Required
318
Unknown Material
257
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,378
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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Aqua Illinois-philo safe to drink?
Aqua Illinois-philo has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Aqua Illinois-philo meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Aqua Illinois-philo serve?
Aqua Illinois-philo serves approximately 1,378 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Aqua Illinois-philo's water source?
Aqua Illinois-philo draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Aqua Illinois-philo's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0018 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Aqua Illinois-philo's service area?
The Aqua Illinois-philo service area has a median household income of $91,827. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Aqua Illinois-philo get its water?
Aqua Illinois-philo'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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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