Il American-champaign
EPA ID: IL0195300 · 150,000 people served · 20 ZIP codes
2 open EPA findings remain on record at Il American-champaign — the utility supplies approximately 150,000 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Il American-champaign Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Il American-champaign serves a community with a median household income of $89,139 and an estimated 184,781 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Il American-champaign compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 6 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Illinois
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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 20 ZIP codes across 14 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
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2025 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| December 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61820 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 61821 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 61822 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 61824 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 61825 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 61826 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 61875 | 0.0006 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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 14 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 6 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
- 61801 — Urbana
- 61802 — Urbana
- 61815 — Bondville
- 61820 — Champaign
- 61821 — Champaign
- 61822 — Champaign
- 61824 — Champaign
- 61825 — Champaign
- 61826 — Champaign
- 61851 — Ivesdale
- 61859 — Ogden
- 61863 — Pesotum
- 61864 — Philo
- 61872 — Sadorus
- 61873 — Saint Joseph
- 61874 — Savoy
- 61875 — Seymour
- 61880 — Tolono
- 62028 — Elsah
- 62035 — Godfrey
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?
Il American-champaign has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does Il American-champaign serve?
Il American-champaign serves approximately 150,000 people across 20 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.
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 →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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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