Water System Report IL

Frentress Lake

EPA ID: IL0850010 · 233 people served · 1 ZIP code

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Frentress Lake kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 233 people served.

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

233
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$174K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Frentress Lake Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$84,177
Median Household Income
4,331
Service Area Population
17%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Frentress Lake serves a community with a median household income of $84,177 and an estimated 4,331 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Frentress Lake'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Jo Daviess County, Illinois rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 71% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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0 violations
D 0 violations
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C 5 violations
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B 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Frentress Lake (EPA ID: IL0850010) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 233 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 61025 in East Dubuque.

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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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 Frentress Lake (IL0850010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frentress Lake water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Frentress Lake serve?

Frentress Lake serves approximately 233 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does Frentress Lake get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
92
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 233
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?
Frentress Lake meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Frentress Lake serve?
Frentress Lake serves approximately 233 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Frentress Lake's water source?
Frentress Lake draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Frentress Lake's service area?
The Frentress Lake service area has a median household income of $84,177. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Frentress Lake get its water?
Frentress Lake'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.
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