Current Noncompliance IL

Pingree Grove

EPA ID: IL0890160 ยท 10,365 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Pingree Grove (IL0890160): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. In the most recent EPA reporting cycle, Pingree Grove carried 2 violations still marked as unresolved - each remains active in the federal enforcement ledger while the utility continues operations for its service population of approximately 10,365 people across the area it supplies.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 55
Avg Safety Score
10,365
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
14
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.000374 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
10
Contaminants Flagged
$324K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pingree Grove Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$114,675
Median Household Income
59,919
Service Area Population
19%
Disadvantaged Population
37th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
17%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pingree Grove serves a community with a median household income of $114,675 and an estimated 59,919 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Pingree Grove'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
73th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 73th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

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

20 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
45 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 31% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Pingree Grove compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 2110 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen)
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Contaminant 2110 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) 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.

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2031 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2110 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Manhattan
10,340 people
B 28 violations
Barrington
10,327 people
0 violations
Lyons
10,304 people
B 1 violation
Peru
10,300 people
5 violations
River Grove
10,282 people
C 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $933
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $2,233

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,233 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Pingree Grove (EPA ID: IL0890160) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 10,365 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (55/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 3 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

2 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 10 resolved, 2 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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 14, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 14, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2326 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2383 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2110 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2031 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2105 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2040 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Gross Beta Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Gross Beta Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Gross Beta Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Gross Beta Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Gross Beta Radionuclides 4 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Contaminant 2031 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2040 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2105 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2110 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2326 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2383 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
0.000374 mg/L No N/A

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Pingree Grove (IL0890160) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pingree Grove water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Pingree Grove serve?

Pingree Grove serves approximately 10,365 people across 3 ZIP codes in Illinois.

Where does Pingree Grove get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

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†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Pingree Grove safe to drink?
Pingree Grove has a C safety grade based on 14 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Pingree Grove's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 2110, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Lead and Copper Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Pingree Grove serve?
Pingree Grove serves approximately 10,365 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Pingree Grove's water source?
Pingree Grove draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Pingree Grove's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.000374 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Pingree Grove's service area?
The Pingree Grove service area has a median household income of $114,675. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Pingree Grove get its water?
Pingree Grove'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Pingree Grove (IL): 14 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il0890160/
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Pingree Grove (IL): 14 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Pingree Grove (EPA ID: IL0890160) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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