Elm Oak Mutual Water System
EPA ID: IL0975736 · 50 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Elm Oak Mutual Water System (IL0975736): 2 violations on record since 2021. 2 violations on file at Elm Oak Mutual Water System, none open; 50 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Elm Oak Mutual Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Elm Oak Mutual Water System have a median household income of $225,551 and about 20,957 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Elm Oak Mutual Water System's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
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System Overview
Elm Oak Mutual Water System (EPA ID: IL0975736) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 50 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 60045 in Lake Forest.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 11, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 11, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2024-12-31 |
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.
- 60045 - Lake Forest
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Elm Oak Mutual Water System (IL0975736) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elm Oak Mutual Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Elm Oak Mutual Water System; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Elm Oak Mutual Water System serve?
Elm Oak Mutual Water System serves approximately 50 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.
Where does Elm Oak Mutual Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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