Arcola
EPA ID: IL0410050 · 2,927 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Arcola (IL0410050): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Arcola's EPA record lists 8 historical violations, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 2,927 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Arcola Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Arcola have a median household income of $79,839 and about 11,349 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 40% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
Arcola's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Arcola (EPA ID: IL0410050) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 2,927 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 resolved, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2026 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| March 1, 2026 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 22, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| TTHM | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 1 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2025-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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 available EPA compliance records for Arcola (IL0410050) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arcola water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Arcola; its 8 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Arcola serve?
Arcola serves approximately 2,927 people across 2 ZIP codes in Illinois.
Where does Arcola get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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