Water System Report IL

Northeast Mount Vernon Water Company

EPA ID: IL0810010 ยท 5,483 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Northeast Mount Vernon Water Company (IL0810010): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. With a five-year violation-free history, Northeast Mount Vernon Water Company delivers safe water to 5,483 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

5,483
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0062 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$113K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Northeast Mount Vernon Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$55,890
Median Household Income
24,203
Service Area Population
36%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Northeast Mount Vernon Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $55,890 and an estimated 24,203 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 36% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Northeast Mount Vernon Water Company'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 67% 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. 2 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 โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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5,470 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $900
PFAS Treatment $500
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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 $1,800 (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

Northeast Mount Vernon Water Company (EPA ID: IL0810010) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 5,483 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0062 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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Northeast Mount Vernon Water Company (IL0810010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Northeast Mount Vernon Water Company water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Northeast Mount Vernon Water Company in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Northeast Mount Vernon Water Company serve?

Northeast Mount Vernon Water Company serves approximately 5,483 people across 2 ZIP codes in Illinois.

Where does Northeast Mount Vernon Water Company 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
2
Latest sample
11/3/2025
Highest analyte
PFBA: 5.7 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 5.7 ppt โ€” โ€”

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Northeast Mount Vernon Water Company meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Northeast Mount Vernon Water Company serve?
Northeast Mount Vernon Water Company serves approximately 5,483 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Northeast Mount Vernon Water Company's water source?
Northeast Mount Vernon Water Company draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Northeast Mount Vernon Water Company's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0062 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Northeast Mount Vernon Water Company's service area?
The Northeast Mount Vernon Water Company service area has a median household income of $55,890. EPA EJScreen data classifies 36% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Northeast Mount Vernon Water Company get its water?
Northeast Mount Vernon Water Company'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Northeast Mount Vernon Water Company Water Report, IL. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il0810010/
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