Water System Report IL

Wee-ma-tuk Water District

EPA ID: IL0570040 · 863 people served · 1 ZIP code

EPA data: Wee-ma-tuk Water District — zero violations, five years, 863 served.

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

863
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$106K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Wee-ma-tuk Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$62,625
Median Household Income
2,051
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
78%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Wee-ma-tuk Water District serves a community with a median household income of $62,625 and an estimated 2,051 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% 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

Wee-ma-tuk Water District'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Fulton 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
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% 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. 3 detections 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 →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $1,700

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 $1,700 (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

Wee-ma-tuk Water District (EPA ID: IL0570040) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 863 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 61427 in Cuba.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Wee-ma-tuk Water District (IL0570040) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wee-ma-tuk Water District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Wee-ma-tuk Water District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Wee-ma-tuk Water District serve?

Wee-ma-tuk Water District serves approximately 863 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does Wee-ma-tuk Water District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
116
Detections
12
Latest sample
11/5/2024
Highest analyte
PFBA: 13 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 13 ppt
PFPeA 5 ppt
PFHxA 4.1 ppt

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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
332
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 863
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?
Wee-ma-tuk Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Wee-ma-tuk Water District serve?
Wee-ma-tuk Water District serves approximately 863 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Wee-ma-tuk Water District's water source?
Wee-ma-tuk Water District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Wee-ma-tuk Water District's service area?
The Wee-ma-tuk Water District service area has a median household income of $62,625. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Wee-ma-tuk Water District get its water?
Wee-ma-tuk Water District'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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