Current Noncompliance IL

Lakemoor

EPA ID: IL0970270 ยท 2,720 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Lakemoor (IL0970270): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Marked active and unresolved in the EPA record: 1 violation at Lakemoor, whose service population is approximately 2,720 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,720
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
3
Contaminants Flagged
$244K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lakemoor Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$94,613
Median Household Income
41,481
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
9%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Lakemoor have a median household income of $94,613 and about 41,481 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Lakemoor's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
67th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
63th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 67th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 63th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

46 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 2 detections recorded. 1 detection is above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

State PFAS values in our reference data (health advisory / health-based guidance value (not a limit)); check current state rules: PFOA: 2 ppt, PFOS: 14 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Illinois

Pawnee
2,700 people
0 violations
Trenton
2,742 people
5 violations
Hamilton
2,753 people
1 violation
Lena
2,680 people
1 violation
7 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $300
PFAS Treatment $250
Total Estimated Cost $550

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

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 $550 (one-time) vs. $5,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Lakemoor (EPA ID: IL0970270) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 2,720 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 2 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
July 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2023 Mercury Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Mercury Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Mercury Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 1 No

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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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 available EPA compliance records for Lakemoor (IL0970270) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lakemoor water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Lakemoor serve?

Lakemoor serves approximately 2,720 people across 3 ZIP codes in Illinois.

Where does Lakemoor get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 4 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Lakemoor serve? ▼
Lakemoor serves approximately 2,720 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Lakemoor's water source? ▼
Lakemoor draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lakemoor's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Lakemoor? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Lakemoor have a median household income of $94,613 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lakemoor get its water? ▼
Lakemoor's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lakemoor (IL): 4 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il0970270/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Lakemoor (IL): 4 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il0970270/}
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Lakemoor (EPA ID: IL0970270) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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