Current Noncompliance IL

Union

EPA ID: IL1110900 ยท 594 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Union (IL1110900): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Union | open status in EPA data: 1 violation | people served: about 594.

Data: EPA SDWIS

594
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
2
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0018 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
2
Contaminants Flagged
$290K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$110,703
Median Household Income
2,092
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
4%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Union have a median household income of $110,703 and about 2,092 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 58% 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

Union'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
80th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

37 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 53% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Illinois

Bedford Park
602 people
0 violations
Sawyerville
578 people
7 violations
1 violation
Lake View Mhp
568 people
4 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Union (EPA ID: IL1110900) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 594 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 60180 in Union.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence 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
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0018 mg/L No 2025-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Need help with your water quality?

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

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records for Union (IL1110900) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Union water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Union serve?

Union serves approximately 594 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does Union get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 2 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Union serve? ▼
Union serves approximately 594 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Union's water source? ▼
Union draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Union's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0018 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Union? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Union have a median household income of $110,703 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Union get its water? ▼
Union'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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Union (IL): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il1110900/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-water-system-il1110900,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Union (IL): 2 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il1110900/}
}

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Union (EPA ID: IL1110900) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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