Water System Report IL

Prairie Path Water Company-lake Holiday

EPA ID: IL0995200 ยท 4,750 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Prairie Path Water Company-lake Holiday (IL0995200): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Unlike many utilities its size, Prairie Path Water Company-lake Holiday carries a violation-free five-year record - no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 4,750 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,750
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$240K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Prairie Path Water Company-lake Holiday Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$83,774
Median Household Income
17,992
Service Area Population
17%
Disadvantaged Population
43th
Poverty Percentile
47th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Prairie Path Water Company-lake Holiday serves a community with a median household income of $83,774 and an estimated 17,992 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% 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

Prairie Path Water Company-lake Holiday'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
57th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

56 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 78% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,400
Radon Mitigation $800
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $2,300

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

Prairie Path Water Company-lake Holiday (EPA ID: IL0995200) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 4,750 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 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
0.002 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 Prairie Path Water Company-lake Holiday (IL0995200) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prairie Path Water Company-lake Holiday water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Prairie Path Water Company-lake Holiday 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 Prairie Path Water Company-lake Holiday serve?

Prairie Path Water Company-lake Holiday serves approximately 4,750 people across 3 ZIP codes in Illinois.

Where does Prairie Path Water Company-lake Holiday get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Prairie Path Water Company-lake Holiday meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Prairie Path Water Company-lake Holiday serve?
Prairie Path Water Company-lake Holiday serves approximately 4,750 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Prairie Path Water Company-lake Holiday's water source?
Prairie Path Water Company-lake Holiday draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Prairie Path Water Company-lake Holiday's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Prairie Path Water Company-lake Holiday's service area?
The Prairie Path Water Company-lake Holiday service area has a median household income of $83,774. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Prairie Path Water Company-lake Holiday get its water?
Prairie Path Water Company-lake Holiday'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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