Water System Report IL

The Preserve at Long Grove

EPA ID: IL0970310 · 204 people served · 4 ZIP codes

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, The Preserve at Long Grove has supplied tap water to 204 residents with no violations of any type on record.

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

204
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$242K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 4 (2024) to 3 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Demographics

$86,762
Median Household Income
123,995
Service Area Population
26%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The The Preserve at Long Grove serves a community with a median household income of $86,762 and an estimated 123,995 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% 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

The Preserve at Long Grove'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
60th
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 60th 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
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 68% 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. 9 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 →

Comparable Water Systems

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Standard
203 people
C 0 violations
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Towners Subdivision
206 people
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Mineral
206 people
C 7 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Lead Pipe Replacement $2,070
Flood Insurance $900
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $375
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $4,045

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 $4,045 (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

The Preserve at Long Grove (EPA ID: IL0970310) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 204 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 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 The Preserve at Long Grove (IL0970310) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Preserve at Long Grove water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, The Preserve at Long Grove has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does The Preserve at Long Grove serve?

The Preserve at Long Grove serves approximately 204 people across 4 ZIP codes in Illinois.

Where does The Preserve at Long Grove 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
70
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 204
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?
The Preserve at Long Grove meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does The Preserve at Long Grove serve?
The Preserve at Long Grove serves approximately 204 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is The Preserve at Long Grove's water source?
The Preserve at Long Grove draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of The Preserve at Long Grove's service area?
The The Preserve at Long Grove service area has a median household income of $86,762. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does The Preserve at Long Grove get its water?
The Preserve at Long Grove'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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