Water System Report IL

Beach Park

EPA ID: IL0970190 ยท 8,710 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Beach Park (IL0970190): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Beach Park - the supplier serving 8,710 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

Data: EPA SDWIS

8,710
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$188K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Beach Park Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$72,405
Median Household Income
57,913
Service Area Population
19%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Beach Park serves a community with a median household income of $72,405 and an estimated 57,913 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Beach Park's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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8,702 people
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8,759 people
C 1 violation
West Frankfort
8,650 people
0 violations
Rock Falls
8,620 people
5 violations
Lake Villa
8,829 people
2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Beach Park (EPA ID: IL0970190) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 8,710 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Beach Park (IL0970190) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beach Park water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Beach Park 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 Beach Park serve?

Beach Park serves approximately 8,710 people across 2 ZIP codes in Illinois.

Where does Beach Park get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
87

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

Should I use a water filter?
Beach Park meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Beach Park serve?
Beach Park serves approximately 8,710 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Beach Park's water source?
Beach Park draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Beach Park's service area?
The Beach Park service area has a median household income of $72,405. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Beach Park get its water?
Beach Park's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Beach Park Water Quality Report, IL. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il0970190/
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  title  = {{Beach Park Water Quality Report, IL}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il0970190/}
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