Current Noncompliance IL 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Blackhawk Estates Llc

EPA ID: IL0317765 ยท 1,238 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Blackhawk Estates Llc (IL0317765): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Blackhawk Estates Llc's current EPA file includes 1 unresolved violation - every outstanding finding is documented in federal records for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 1,238 residents across its service territory.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,238
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
9
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00488 mg/L
Max Lead Level
5
Contaminants Flagged
$319K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Blackhawk Estates Llc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$90,328
Median Household Income
61,787
Service Area Population
46%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
82%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Blackhawk Estates Llc serves a community with a median household income of $90,328 and an estimated 61,787 residents across its service area. Approximately 82% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Blackhawk Estates Llc'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.

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

Infrastructure Risk

56 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
12 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 82% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Blackhawk Estates Llc compares to EPA limits

Gross Beta 5 pCi/L (10% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 50 pCi/L

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,200 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Blackhawk Estates Llc (EPA ID: IL0317765) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 1,238 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 8 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
June 8, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Gross Beta Health-based Resolved
March 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Gross Beta Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Gross Beta Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Gross Beta Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Gross Beta Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Gross Beta Radionuclides 5 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00488 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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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 Blackhawk Estates Llc (IL0317765) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blackhawk Estates Llc water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Blackhawk Estates Llc serve?

Blackhawk Estates Llc serves approximately 1,238 people across 2 ZIP codes in Illinois.

Where does Blackhawk Estates Llc get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Blackhawk Estates Llc's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 contaminants 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 Blackhawk Estates Llc serve?
Blackhawk Estates Llc serves approximately 1,238 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Blackhawk Estates Llc's water source?
Blackhawk Estates Llc draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Blackhawk Estates Llc's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00488 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Blackhawk Estates Llc's service area?
The Blackhawk Estates Llc service area has a median household income of $90,328. EPA EJScreen data classifies 46% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Blackhawk Estates Llc get its water?
Blackhawk Estates Llc'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

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What You Can Do

1

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3

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