Aqua Illinois-hawthorn Woods
EPA ID: IL0975040 · 3,065 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Aqua Illinois-hawthorn Woods (IL0975040): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Although 17 violations appeared on Aqua Illinois-hawthorn Woods's record, all have been remedied - currently compliant, 3,065 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Aqua Illinois-hawthorn Woods Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Aqua Illinois-hawthorn Woods serves a community with a median household income of $138,975 and an estimated 61,367 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Aqua Illinois-hawthorn Woods'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th 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 Aqua Illinois-hawthorn Woods compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 2015 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Benzene at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.
Contaminant 2005 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2010 at 1 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. 2 detections recorded.
Contaminant 2015 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
Aqua Illinois-hawthorn Woods (EPA ID: IL0975040) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 3,065 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 resolved, 12 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, 2026 | Benzene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2037 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2051 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2274 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Atrazine | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2010 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2035 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2005 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2065 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2042 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2067 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2015 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| June 14, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Gross Beta | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Gross Beta | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Gross Beta | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Beta | Radionuclides | 4 | Yes |
| Contaminant 2005 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2010 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2015 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2035 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2037 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Atrazine | Organic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2042 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Benzene | Organic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2051 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2065 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2067 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2274 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Lead and Copper 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0017 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 Aqua Illinois-hawthorn Woods (IL0975040) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aqua Illinois-hawthorn Woods water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Aqua Illinois-hawthorn Woods; its 17 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Aqua Illinois-hawthorn Woods serve?
Aqua Illinois-hawthorn Woods serves approximately 3,065 people across 2 ZIP codes in Illinois.
Where does Aqua Illinois-hawthorn Woods get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Aqua Illinois-hawthorn Woods (IL): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il0975040/
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