Camargo
EPA ID: IL0410100 · 750 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Camargo (IL0410100): 6 past health-based violations, since resolved. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Camargo, 9 violations appear in the five-year dataset, but none remain open - the utility has addressed each finding and is in current compliance, with no pending enforcement affecting the 750 people in its service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Camargo Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Camargo serves a community with a median household income of $73,695 and an estimated 9,485 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 40% 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?
Camargo'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Camargo compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Camargo (EPA ID: IL0410100) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 750 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: 2 resolved, 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 7 | Yes |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
Health Risk Details
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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 Camargo (IL0410100) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Camargo water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Camargo; its 9 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Camargo serve?
Camargo serves approximately 750 people across 2 ZIP codes in Illinois.
Where does Camargo get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Camargo (IL): 6 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il0410100/
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What You Can Do
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