Water System Report IL

Il American-champaign

EPA ID: IL0195300 · 150,000 people served · 14 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Il American-champaign (IL0195300): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Il American-champaign has supplied tap water to 150,000 residents with no violations of any type on record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C · 64
Avg Safety Score
150,000
People Served
14
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$182K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$90,483
Median Household Income
167,459
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
33th
Poverty Percentile
41th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Il American-champaign serves a community with a median household income of $90,483 and an estimated 167,459 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% 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

Il American-champaign'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
43th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
42th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 73% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Rockford
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Il American-peoria
137,575 people
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Il American-east St Louis
131,368 people
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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 $857
Water Filtration $21
Total Estimated Cost $2,079

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

Il American-champaign (EPA ID: IL0195300) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 150,000 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 14 ZIP codes across 11 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (64/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 10 of 14 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 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
0.001 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.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$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 the full compliance record for Il American-champaign (IL0195300) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Il American-champaign water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Il American-champaign 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 Il American-champaign serve?

Il American-champaign serves approximately 150,000 people across 14 ZIP codes in Illinois.

Where does Il American-champaign 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
116

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Il American-champaign safe to drink?
Il American-champaign 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?
Il American-champaign meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Il American-champaign serve?
Il American-champaign serves approximately 150,000 people with drinking water across 14 ZIP codes.
What is Il American-champaign's water source?
Il American-champaign draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Il American-champaign's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Il American-champaign's service area?
The Il American-champaign service area has a median household income of $90,483. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Il American-champaign get its water?
Il American-champaign'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Il American-champaign, IL: Serves 150K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il0195300/
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