Water System Report IL

Sterling Estates Mhp

EPA ID: IL0315850 · 1,954 people served · 1 ZIP code

Water monitoring history at Sterling Estates Mhp shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 1,954 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

1,954
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$224K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$59,443
Median Household Income
14,153
Service Area Population
46%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sterling Estates Mhp serves a community with a median household income of $59,443 and an estimated 14,153 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% 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.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Sterling Estates Mhp'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

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

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Sterling Estates Mhp (EPA ID: IL0315850) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 1,954 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 60458 in Justice.

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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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Sterling Estates Mhp (IL0315850) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sterling Estates Mhp water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Sterling Estates Mhp has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Sterling Estates Mhp serve?

Sterling Estates Mhp serves approximately 1,954 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does Sterling Estates Mhp get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

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

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
810
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,954
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?
Sterling Estates Mhp meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Sterling Estates Mhp serve?
Sterling Estates Mhp serves approximately 1,954 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Sterling Estates Mhp's water source?
Sterling Estates Mhp draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Sterling Estates Mhp's service area?
The Sterling Estates Mhp service area has a median household income of $59,443. EPA EJScreen data classifies 46% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Sterling Estates Mhp get its water?
Sterling Estates Mhp'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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