Water System Report IL

Willoway Terrace Mhp

EPA ID: IL0317595 · 900 people served · 89 ZIP codes

From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Willoway Terrace Mhp has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 900 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

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

900
People Served
89
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$344K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Willoway Terrace Mhp Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$81,649
Median Household Income
2,836,757
Service Area Population
45%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
77%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Willoway Terrace Mhp serves a community with a median household income of $81,649 and an estimated 2,836,757 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 45% 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?

Groundwater

Willoway Terrace Mhp's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

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

65 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
12 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 84% 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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0 violations
C 1 violation
Argenta
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Spring Lakes Mhp
904 people
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896 people
D 5 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $873
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $293
PFAS Treatment $6
Total Estimated Cost $1,572

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 $1,572 (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

Willoway Terrace Mhp (EPA ID: IL0317595) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 900 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 89 ZIP codes across 4 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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 86 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

This system serves 89 ZIP codes:

60005 · 60016 · 60056 · 60290 · 60601 60602 · 60603 · 60604 · 60605 · 60606 60607 · 60608 · 60609 · 60610 · 60611 60612 · 60613 · 60614 · 60615 · 60616 60617 · 60618 · 60619 · 60620 · 60621 60622 · 60623 · 60624 · 60625 · 60626 60628 · 60629 · 60630 · 60631 · 60632 60633 · 60634 · 60636 · 60637 · 60638 60639 · 60640 · 60641 · 60642 · 60643 60644 · 60645 · 60646 · 60647 · 60649 60651 · 60652 · 60653 · 60654 · 60655 60656 · 60657 · 60659 · 60660 · 60661 60664 · 60666 · 60668 · 60669 · 60670 60673 · 60674 · 60675 · 60677 · 60678 60679 · 60680 · 60681 · 60682 · 60684 60685 · 60686 · 60687 · 60688 · 60689 60690 · 60691 · 60693 · 60694 · 60695 60696 · 60697 · 60699 · 60701

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Willoway Terrace Mhp (IL0317595) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Willoway Terrace Mhp water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Willoway Terrace Mhp serve?

Willoway Terrace Mhp serves approximately 900 people across 89 ZIP codes in Illinois.

Where does Willoway Terrace Mhp get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
334
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 900
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?
Willoway Terrace Mhp meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Willoway Terrace Mhp serve?
Willoway Terrace Mhp serves approximately 900 people with drinking water across 89 ZIP codes.
What is Willoway Terrace Mhp's water source?
Willoway Terrace Mhp draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Willoway Terrace Mhp's service area?
The Willoway Terrace Mhp service area has a median household income of $81,649. EPA EJScreen data classifies 45% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Willoway Terrace Mhp get its water?
Willoway Terrace Mhp's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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