Water System Report IL

Aqua Illinois-north Maine Utilities

EPA ID: IL0315350 · 30,043 people served · 6 ZIP codes

Aqua Illinois-north Maine Utilities earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 30,043 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

30,043
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$364K
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

$95,061
Median Household Income
228,998
Service Area Population
44%
Disadvantaged Population
48th
Poverty Percentile
42th
Energy Burden Percentile
81%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Aqua Illinois-north Maine Utilities serves a community with a median household income of $95,061 and an estimated 228,998 residents across its service area. Approximately 81% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 44% 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.

🌊 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
53th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Cook 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

64 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
6 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 91% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.002 ppt, PFOS: 0.014 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Comparable Water Systems

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South Stickny Sd
30,000 people
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C 1 violation
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30,176 people
C 0 violations
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30,193 people
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Ej Water Cooperative
29,720 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Lead Pipe Replacement Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,300
Lead Pipe Replacement $830
Radon Mitigation $533
PFAS Treatment $83
Water Filtration $50
Total Estimated Cost $2,797

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,797 (one-time) vs. $330 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 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 5 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

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?

Based on EPA records, Aqua Illinois-north Maine Utilities has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

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

Aqua Illinois-north Maine Utilities serves approximately 30,043 people across 6 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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

36
Confirmed Lead
208
Galvanized — Replacement Required
2,973
Unknown Material
1,612
Confirmed Non-Lead

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 30,043
Reported to Illinois

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Aqua Illinois-north Maine Utilities meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Aqua Illinois-north Maine Utilities serve?
Aqua Illinois-north Maine Utilities serves approximately 30,043 people with drinking water across 6 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.
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 $95,061. EPA EJScreen data classifies 44% 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.
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