Volo
EPA ID: IL0971770 · 6,629 people served · 4 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Volo (IL0971770): 21 EPA violations in the last five years. Records for Volo show 21 violations over the monitored period, with every finding addressed and officially closed - the provider, which serves approximately 6,629 people, carries no outstanding enforcement actions in the current EPA dataset and meets all applicable drinking water requirements.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Volo Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Volo serves a community with a median household income of $93,091 and an estimated 45,663 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Volo'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 68th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Volo compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Contaminant 2036 at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2046 at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2306 at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Volo (EPA ID: IL0971770) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 6,629 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2036 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2036 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2036 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2036 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2959 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2959 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2959 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2959 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2306 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2306 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2306 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2306 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2046 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2046 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2046 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2046 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 2036 | Other Violation | 4 | No |
| Contaminant 2046 | Other Violation | 4 | No |
| Contaminant 2306 | Other Violation | 4 | No |
| Contaminant 2959 | Other Violation | 4 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 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 the full compliance record for Volo (IL0971770) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Volo water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Volo; its 21 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Volo serve?
Volo serves approximately 6,629 people across 4 ZIP codes in Illinois.
Where does Volo 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.
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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Volo (IL): 21 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il0971770/
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