Prairie Path Water Company-lake Marian
EPA ID: IL0895200 · 1,022 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Prairie Path Water Company-lake Marian (IL0895200): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Over five tracked years, Prairie Path Water Company-lake Marian has stayed completely violation-free for its 1,022 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Prairie Path Water Company-lake Marian Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Prairie Path Water Company-lake Marian serves a community with a median household income of $87,714 and an estimated 39,028 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% 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 Company-lake Marian'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th 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
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Prairie Path Water Company-lake Marian (EPA ID: IL0895200) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 1,022 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 60110 in Carpentersville.
Violation History
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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — 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.
- 60110 - Carpentersville
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 Company-lake Marian (IL0895200) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Prairie Path Water Company-lake Marian water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Prairie Path Water Company-lake Marian 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 Prairie Path Water Company-lake Marian serve?
Prairie Path Water Company-lake Marian serves approximately 1,022 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.
Where does Prairie Path Water Company-lake Marian get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Prairie Path Water Company-lake Marian Water Report, IL. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il0895200/
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