Water System Report IL

Margarets Hi-acre Mhp

EPA ID: IL0895285 · 300 people served · 10 ZIP codes

Five clean years on EPA record — Margarets Hi-acre Mhp, 300 residents served.

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

300
People Served
10
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Margarets Hi-acre Mhp Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$98,249
Median Household Income
187,044
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
35th
Poverty Percentile
18th
Energy Burden Percentile
40%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Margarets Hi-acre Mhp serves a community with a median household income of $98,249 and an estimated 187,044 residents across its service area. Approximately 40% 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

Margarets Hi-acre Mhp'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
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
61th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Kane County, Illinois rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

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 61th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
22 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. 16 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 →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Lead Pipe Replacement Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Lead Pipe Replacement $960
Flood Insurance $720
PFAS Treatment $200
Total Estimated Cost $3,080

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 $3,080 (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

Margarets Hi-acre Mhp (EPA ID: IL0895285) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 300 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 10 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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

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 Margarets Hi-acre Mhp (IL0895285) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Margarets Hi-acre Mhp water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Margarets Hi-acre Mhp has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Margarets Hi-acre Mhp serve?

Margarets Hi-acre Mhp serves approximately 300 people across 10 ZIP codes in Illinois.

Where does Margarets Hi-acre Mhp 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
110
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: 300
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?
Margarets Hi-acre Mhp meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Margarets Hi-acre Mhp serve?
Margarets Hi-acre Mhp serves approximately 300 people with drinking water across 10 ZIP codes.
What is Margarets Hi-acre Mhp's water source?
Margarets Hi-acre Mhp draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Margarets Hi-acre Mhp's service area?
The Margarets Hi-acre Mhp service area has a median household income of $98,249. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Margarets Hi-acre Mhp get its water?
Margarets Hi-acre Mhp'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.
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