Prairie Path Water-bahl Water Company
EPA ID: IL0855200 · 700 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Prairie Path Water-bahl Water Company (IL0855200): 19 EPA violations in the last five years. On record: Prairie Path Water-bahl Water Company, 19 violations, all resolved, 700 in service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Prairie Path Water-bahl Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Prairie Path Water-bahl Water Company 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?
Prairie Path Water-bahl Water Company'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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Prairie Path Water-bahl Water Company compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Mercury at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Cadmium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Lead at 2 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Mercury was detected in this water system. activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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System Overview
Prairie Path Water-bahl Water Company (EPA ID: IL0855200) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 700 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 61025 in East Dubuque.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 resolved, 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Lead | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Copper | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Lead | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Nitrite | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Mercury | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 1045 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 1085 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Chromium | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Barium | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 1075 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Cadmium | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Nickel | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 1036 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Fluoride | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2022 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 30, 2021 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| Barium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Cadmium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Chromium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Fluoride | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Nickel | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Nitrite | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 1036 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Copper | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 1045 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Mercury | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 1075 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 1085 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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.
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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.
- 61025 - East Dubuque
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Prairie Path Water-bahl Water Company (IL0855200) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Prairie Path Water-bahl Water Company water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Prairie Path Water-bahl Water Company; its 19 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Prairie Path Water-bahl Water Company serve?
Prairie Path Water-bahl Water Company serves approximately 700 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.
Where does Prairie Path Water-bahl Water Company get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Prairie Path Water-bahl Water Company: 19 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il0855200/
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