Historical Compliance Records IL 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Il American-tolono

EPA ID: IL0191000 ยท 3,604 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Il American-tolono (IL0191000): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Il American-tolono's EPA record lists 5 historical violations, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 3,604 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,604
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
5
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 ยท High
3
Contaminants Flagged
$204K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$89,139
Median Household Income
35,183
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
19%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Il American-tolono have a median household income of $89,139 and about 35,183 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 59% 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

Il American-tolono'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.

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

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 72% 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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Il American-tolono (EPA ID: IL0191000) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 3,604 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 5 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 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
July 1, 2022 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
December 30, 2021 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
April 8, 2021 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 TTHM Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
TTHM MCL Violation, Monitoring & Reporting 3 Yes
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 1 No

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Increased risk of cancer

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

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

5 of 5 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-tolono (IL0191000) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Il American-tolono water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Il American-tolono; its 5 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Il American-tolono serve?

Il American-tolono serves approximately 3,604 people across 5 ZIP codes in Illinois.

Where does Il American-tolono get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 5 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Il American-tolono serve? ▼
Il American-tolono serves approximately 3,604 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Il American-tolono's water source? ▼
Il American-tolono draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Il American-tolono'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-tolono? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Il American-tolono have a median household income of $89,139 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Il American-tolono get its water? ▼
Il American-tolono'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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Il American-tolono (IL): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il0191000/
BibTeX
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Il American-tolono (EPA ID: IL0191000) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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