Current Noncompliance IL

Calumet Park

EPA ID: IL0310420 ยท 8,442 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Calumet Park (IL0310420): 4 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Calumet Park, 4 violations are listed as unresolved as of its reporting date; the utility's service area includes approximately 8,442 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

8,442
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
8
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.006 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2026-06-30)
4
Contaminants Flagged
$145K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Calumet Park Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$48,575
Median Household Income
49,774
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
46%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
85%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Calumet Park have a median household income of $48,575 and about 49,774 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 85% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 46% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Calumet Park'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

65 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
4 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 94% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 2 detections recorded. 2 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

State PFAS values in our reference data (health advisory / health-based guidance value (not a limit)); check current state rules: PFOA: 2 ppt, PFOS: 14 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Illinois

C 1 violation
Chester
8,407 people
B 2 violations
Gilberts
8,366 people
C 0 violations
Harrisburg
8,524 people
8 violations
Greenville
8,310 people
3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $500

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)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $500 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Calumet Park (EPA ID: IL0310420) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 8,442 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

4 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2025 TTHM Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2024 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring & Reporting 3 No
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
TTHM Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.006 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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Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 Calumet Park (IL0310420) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calumet Park 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 Calumet Park serve?

Calumet Park serves approximately 8,442 people across 2 ZIP codes in Illinois.

Where does Calumet Park get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: No PFAS Reported Above Reporting Levels

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were reported above UCMR5 minimum reporting levels.

Samples collected
116

EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 8 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 Calumet Park serve? ▼
Calumet Park serves approximately 8,442 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Calumet Park's water source? ▼
Calumet Park draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Calumet Park's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.006 mg/L (sample period ending 2026-06-30). 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 Calumet Park? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Calumet Park have a median household income of $48,575 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 46% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Calumet Park get its water? ▼
Calumet Park'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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Calumet Park (IL): 8 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il0310420/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-water-system-il0310420,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Calumet Park (IL): 8 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il0310420/}
}

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

Calumet Park (EPA ID: IL0310420) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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