Water System Report IL

Clarendon Hills

EPA ID: IL0430250 · 8,702 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring records confirm Clarendon Hills has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 8,702 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

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

B · 75
Avg Safety Score
8,702
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0063 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$528K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2024) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Clarendon Hills Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$112,577
Median Household Income
81,285
Service Area Population
18%
Disadvantaged Population
28th
Poverty Percentile
18th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Clarendon Hills serves a community with a median household income of $112,577 and an estimated 81,285 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.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Clarendon Hills'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
65th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
63th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in DuPage County, Illinois rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 65th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 63th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 69% 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,525
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $75
Total Estimated Cost $2,000

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

Clarendon Hills (EPA ID: IL0430250) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 8,702 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (75/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
60514 0.0063 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 Clarendon Hills (IL0430250) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarendon Hills water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Clarendon Hills serve?

Clarendon Hills serves approximately 8,702 people across 4 ZIP codes in Illinois.

Where does Clarendon Hills get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
87

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

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

139
Confirmed Lead
14
Galvanized — Replacement Required
47
Unknown Material
2,557
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 8,702
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

Is water from Clarendon Hills safe to drink?
Clarendon Hills earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Clarendon Hills meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Clarendon Hills serve?
Clarendon Hills serves approximately 8,702 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Clarendon Hills's water source?
Clarendon Hills draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Clarendon Hills's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0063 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Clarendon Hills's service area?
The Clarendon Hills service area has a median household income of $112,577. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Clarendon Hills get its water?
Clarendon Hills'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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