Current Health-Based Noncompliance IL 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Lawrenceville

EPA ID: IL1010150 ยท 4,524 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lawrenceville (IL1010150): 6 unresolved EPA violations on record. Lawrenceville shows 6 open EPA violations in current federal records for approximately 4,524 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,524
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
13
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
7
Contaminants Flagged
$98K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$52,083
Median Household Income
7,097
Service Area Population
80%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
80%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lawrenceville serves a community with a median household income of $52,083 and an estimated 7,097 residents across its service area. Approximately 80% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 80% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Lawrenceville'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

74 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Lawrenceville compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2383 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Illinois

Oglesby
4,500 people
1 violation
Auburn
4,574 people
C 4 violations
Athens
4,575 people
6 violations
Hillsboro
4,402 people
6 violations
Dwight
4,400 people
2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Lead Pipe Replacement $4,800
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $6,700

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $6,700 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Lawrenceville (EPA ID: IL1010150) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 4,524 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 62439 in Lawrenceville.

Violation History

2 current health-based noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 3 archived, 0 addressed, and 6 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
January 1, 2026 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
February 23, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
April 2, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2383 Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2021 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 6 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Contaminant 2383 Other Violation 1 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Lead and Copper 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 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Lawrenceville (IL1010150) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lawrenceville water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current health-based noncompliance records for Lawrenceville. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Lawrenceville serve?

Lawrenceville serves approximately 4,524 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does Lawrenceville 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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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Lawrenceville's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Stage 1 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Lawrenceville serve?
Lawrenceville serves approximately 4,524 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Lawrenceville's water source?
Lawrenceville draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lawrenceville's service area?
The Lawrenceville service area has a median household income of $52,083. EPA EJScreen data classifies 80% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lawrenceville get its water?
Lawrenceville'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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lawrenceville (IL): 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il1010150/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Lawrenceville (EPA ID: IL1010150) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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