Water System Report IL

Seneca

EPA ID: IL0991050 ยท 2,353 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Seneca (IL0991050): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring records confirm Seneca has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window - covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 2,353 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,353
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$210K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Seneca Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$86,516
Median Household Income
10,569
Service Area Population
18%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Seneca serves a community with a median household income of $86,516 and an estimated 10,569 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Seneca'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
80th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

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

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 73% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Lead Pipe Replacement $1,950
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $3,900

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

Seneca (EPA ID: IL0991050) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 2,353 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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 Seneca (IL0991050) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seneca water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Seneca in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Seneca serve?

Seneca serves approximately 2,353 people across 2 ZIP codes in Illinois.

Where does Seneca get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Seneca meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Seneca serve?
Seneca serves approximately 2,353 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Seneca's water source?
Seneca draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Seneca's service area?
The Seneca service area has a median household income of $86,516. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Seneca get its water?
Seneca'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Seneca Water Quality Report, IL. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il0991050/
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