Roodhouse
EPA ID: IL0610350 · 1,753 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Roodhouse (IL0610350): 2 violations on record since 2021. Roodhouse's EPA record lists 2 historical violations, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 1,753 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Roodhouse Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Roodhouse have a median household income of $60,982 and about 2,394 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 80% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Roodhouse'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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System Overview
Roodhouse (EPA ID: IL0610350) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 1,753 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 62082 in Roodhouse.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 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, 2024 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-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 | 1 | No |
| TTHM | 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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is 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.
- 62082 - Roodhouse
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Roodhouse (IL0610350) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Roodhouse water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Roodhouse; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Roodhouse serve?
Roodhouse serves approximately 1,753 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.
Where does Roodhouse get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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