Water System Report IL

Lake Bluff Estates Mhp

EPA ID: IL0975585 · 165 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Lake Bluff Estates Mhp carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 165 residents.

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

165
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$265K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2023) to 3 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lake Bluff Estates Mhp Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$76,483
Median Household Income
56,050
Service Area Population
39%
Disadvantaged Population
45th
Poverty Percentile
35th
Energy Burden Percentile
78%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lake Bluff Estates Mhp serves a community with a median household income of $76,483 and an estimated 56,050 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 39% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Lake Bluff Estates Mhp'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
48th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
48th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Lake County, Illinois rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

58 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
13 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 82% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

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Flood Insurance $1,350
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,750

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

Lake Bluff Estates Mhp (EPA ID: IL0975585) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 165 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 3 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lake Bluff Estates Mhp (IL0975585) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Bluff Estates Mhp water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Lake Bluff Estates Mhp has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Lake Bluff Estates Mhp serve?

Lake Bluff Estates Mhp serves approximately 165 people across 4 ZIP codes in Illinois.

Where does Lake Bluff Estates Mhp 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
57
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 165
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?
Lake Bluff Estates Mhp meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lake Bluff Estates Mhp serve?
Lake Bluff Estates Mhp serves approximately 165 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Lake Bluff Estates Mhp's water source?
Lake Bluff Estates Mhp draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lake Bluff Estates Mhp's service area?
The Lake Bluff Estates Mhp service area has a median household income of $76,483. EPA EJScreen data classifies 39% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lake Bluff Estates Mhp get its water?
Lake Bluff Estates Mhp'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.
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