Historical Compliance Records IL

Aqua Illinois-skyline

EPA ID: IL0915450 ยท 249 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Aqua Illinois-skyline (IL0915450): 3 EPA violations in the last five years. Aqua Illinois-skyline's record shows 3 remedied violations - all cleared, currently compliant, 249 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

249
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
3
Contaminants Flagged
$143K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Aqua Illinois-skyline Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$54,557
Median Household Income
33,224
Service Area Population
31%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
88%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Aqua Illinois-skyline serves a community with a median household income of $54,557 and an estimated 33,224 residents across its service area. Approximately 88% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 31% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Aqua Illinois-skyline'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
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

76 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Aqua Illinois-skyline compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection 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 โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $3,200

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,200 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Aqua Illinois-skyline (EPA ID: IL0915450) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 249 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 60901 in Kankakee.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 3 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 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
August 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment 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
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.001 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Aqua Illinois-skyline (IL0915450) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aqua Illinois-skyline water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Aqua Illinois-skyline; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Aqua Illinois-skyline serve?

Aqua Illinois-skyline serves approximately 249 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does Aqua Illinois-skyline get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Aqua Illinois-skyline's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 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 Aqua Illinois-skyline serve?
Aqua Illinois-skyline serves approximately 249 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Aqua Illinois-skyline's water source?
Aqua Illinois-skyline draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Aqua Illinois-skyline's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Aqua Illinois-skyline's service area?
The Aqua Illinois-skyline service area has a median household income of $54,557. EPA EJScreen data classifies 31% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Aqua Illinois-skyline get its water?
Aqua Illinois-skyline'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.). Aqua Illinois-skyline (IL): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il0915450/
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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

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Aqua Illinois-skyline (EPA ID: IL0915450) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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