Water System Report IL

Aqua Illinois-philo

EPA ID: IL0190600 ยท 1,378 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Aqua Illinois-philo (IL0190600): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Searching the federal compliance records for Aqua Illinois-philo turns up no EPA violations in any contaminant category the file covers; the utility's service area includes approximately 1,378 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,378
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0018 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-06-30)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$204K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$91,827
Median Household Income
7,079
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
19%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Aqua Illinois-philo have a median household income of $91,827 and about 7,079 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 70% 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

Aqua Illinois-philo'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

60 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
12 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 83% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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 3 ZIP codes across 3 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
0.0018 mg/L No 2025-06-30

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

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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 available EPA compliance records for Aqua Illinois-philo (IL0190600) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aqua Illinois-philo water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Aqua Illinois-philo 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 Aqua Illinois-philo serve?

Aqua Illinois-philo serves approximately 1,378 people across 3 ZIP codes in Illinois.

Where does Aqua Illinois-philo 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 Aqua Illinois-philo; 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 Aqua Illinois-philo serve? ▼
Aqua Illinois-philo serves approximately 1,378 people with drinking water across 3 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 most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0018 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-06-30). 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 Aqua Illinois-philo? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Aqua Illinois-philo have a median household income of $91,827 (Census ZIP-code estimate). 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 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.). Aqua Illinois-philo Water Quality Report, IL. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il0190600/
BibTeX
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  title  = {{Aqua Illinois-philo Water Quality Report, IL}},
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