Albers
EPA ID: IL0270050 · 1,231 people served · 5 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Albers (IL0270050): 4 unresolved EPA violations on record. Five-year compliance data for Albers includes 4 violations the EPA has not yet marked resolved - those open findings are part of the utility's current enforcement profile, covering a service population of approximately 1,231 residents across the area it supplies.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Albers Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Albers serves a community with a median household income of $91,506 and an estimated 10,291 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Albers's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Albers compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 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. 2 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
Albers (EPA ID: IL0270050) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 1,231 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 resolved, 2 archived, 0 addressed, and 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 12, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 12, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 12, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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.
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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 Albers (IL0270050) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Albers water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 4 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Albers serve?
Albers serves approximately 1,231 people across 5 ZIP codes in Illinois.
Where does Albers get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Albers (IL): 12 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il0270050/
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