Schwermanns 2nd and 3rd Wtr Brd
EPA ID: IL0977150 · 285 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Schwermanns 2nd and 3rd Wtr Brd (IL0977150): 2 EPA violations in the last five years. Over the past five years, Schwermanns 2nd and 3rd Wtr Brd recorded 2 violations, all subsequently resolved through the EPA enforcement process - the supplier currently operates in good standing, with no active actions on file for its 285 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Schwermanns 2nd and 3rd Wtr Brd Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Schwermanns 2nd and 3rd Wtr Brd serves a community with a median household income of $110,463 and an estimated 37,146 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?
Schwermanns 2nd and 3rd Wtr Brd'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 Schwermanns 2nd and 3rd Wtr Brd compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Stage 2 DBP Rule 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. 1 detection recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Schwermanns 2nd and 3rd Wtr Brd (EPA ID: IL0977150) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 285 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 60060 in Mundelein.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2025 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 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 | 1 | No |
| Stage 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.004385 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.
- 60060 - Mundelein
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Schwermanns 2nd and 3rd Wtr Brd (IL0977150) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Schwermanns 2nd and 3rd Wtr Brd water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Schwermanns 2nd and 3rd Wtr Brd; 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 Schwermanns 2nd and 3rd Wtr Brd serve?
Schwermanns 2nd and 3rd Wtr Brd serves approximately 285 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.
Where does Schwermanns 2nd and 3rd Wtr Brd get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Schwermanns 2nd and 3rd Wtr Brd (IL): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il0977150/
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