Historical Compliance Records IL

Aqua Illinois-north Maine Utilities

EPA ID: IL0315350 ยท 30,043 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Aqua Illinois-north Maine Utilities (IL0315350): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Since the flagged events, Aqua Illinois-north Maine Utilities resolved all 1 violation - compliant today, 30,043 residents served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

30,043
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0011 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$377K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Aqua Illinois-north Maine Utilities Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$106,078
Median Household Income
195,774
Service Area Population
46%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
80%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Aqua Illinois-north Maine Utilities serves a community with a median household income of $106,078 and an estimated 195,774 residents across its service area. Approximately 80% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 46% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. 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

Aqua Illinois-north Maine Utilities'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.

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

Infrastructure Risk

61 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
7 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 90% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Aqua Illinois-north Maine Utilities compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Lead Pipe Replacement Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,320
Lead Pipe Replacement $996
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,716

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,716 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Aqua Illinois-north Maine Utilities (EPA ID: IL0315350) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 30,043 people from surface water sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0011 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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Aqua Illinois-north Maine Utilities (IL0315350) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aqua Illinois-north Maine Utilities water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Aqua Illinois-north Maine Utilities; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Aqua Illinois-north Maine Utilities serve?

Aqua Illinois-north Maine Utilities serves approximately 30,043 people across 5 ZIP codes in Illinois.

Where does Aqua Illinois-north Maine Utilities get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
232

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Aqua Illinois-north Maine Utilities's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Aqua Illinois-north Maine Utilities serve?
Aqua Illinois-north Maine Utilities serves approximately 30,043 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Aqua Illinois-north Maine Utilities's water source?
Aqua Illinois-north Maine Utilities draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Aqua Illinois-north Maine Utilities's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0011 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Aqua Illinois-north Maine Utilities's service area?
The Aqua Illinois-north Maine Utilities service area has a median household income of $106,078. EPA EJScreen data classifies 46% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Aqua Illinois-north Maine Utilities get its water?
Aqua Illinois-north Maine Utilities'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Aqua Illinois-north Maine Utilities (IL): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il0315350/
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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

Aqua Illinois-north Maine Utilities (EPA ID: IL0315350) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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