Tower Lakes
EPA ID: IL0975010 · 1,372 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Tower Lakes (IL0975010): 22 EPA violations in the last five years. Despite the 22 historical violations in its record, Tower Lakes has cleared every one and now meets EPA standards serving 1,372 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Tower Lakes Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Tower Lakes serves a community with a median household income of $122,005 and an estimated 77,581 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Tower Lakes'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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Tower Lakes compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.
PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.
Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Bromate at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.
Monochloroacetic Acid at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 9 detections recorded.
Chlorodibromomethane 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
Tower Lakes (EPA ID: IL0975010) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 1,372 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2023 | Bromoform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | PFOA | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | PFNA | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Monochloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Dichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Bromodichloromethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Dibromochloromethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Chlorodibromomethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Trichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Monobromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Dibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Bromochloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Bromodichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Chlorodibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Tribromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | HAA6Br | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | HAA9 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Bromate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Chlorate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Chloramine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFOA | PFAS | 1 | No |
| PFNA | PFAS | 1 | No |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromodichloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dibromochloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromoform | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Chlorodibromomethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromodichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Chlorodibromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Tribromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0016 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 Tower Lakes (IL0975010) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tower Lakes water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Tower Lakes; its 22 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Tower Lakes serve?
Tower Lakes serves approximately 1,372 people across 3 ZIP codes in Illinois.
Where does Tower Lakes get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Tower Lakes (IL): 22 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il0975010/
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