Historical Compliance Records IL

Aqua Illinois-crystal Clear Water Company

EPA ID: IL1115150 ยท 855 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Aqua Illinois-crystal Clear Water Company (IL1115150): 4 EPA violations in the last five years. Although 4 violations appeared on Aqua Illinois-crystal Clear Water Company's record, all have been remedied - currently compliant, 855 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

855
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0047 mg/L
Max Lead Level
4
Contaminants Flagged
$296K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Aqua Illinois-crystal Clear Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$113,491
Median Household Income
28,853
Service Area Population
4%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
21%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Aqua Illinois-crystal Clear Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $113,491 and an estimated 28,853 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Aqua Illinois-crystal Clear Water Company'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.

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

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 46% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Aqua Illinois-crystal Clear Water Company compares to EPA limits

Chlorodibromoacetic Acid 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Bromoform 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Nickel 1 mg/L (secondary standard: 2.0 mg/L) (25% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 4 mg/L (secondary standard: 2.0 mg/L)
Tooth & bone damage at high levels

What This Means For You

Chlorodibromoacetic Acid at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L.

Bromoform at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Nickel was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,600 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Aqua Illinois-crystal Clear Water Company (EPA ID: IL1115150) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 855 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 60156 in Lake In The Hills.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 4 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 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 11, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Bromoform Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Nickel Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Nickel Inorganic 1 No
Bromoform Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 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
0.0047 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.

  • 60156 - Lake In The Hills

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Aqua Illinois-crystal Clear Water Company (IL1115150) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aqua Illinois-crystal Clear Water Company water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Aqua Illinois-crystal Clear Water Company; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Aqua Illinois-crystal Clear Water Company serve?

Aqua Illinois-crystal Clear Water Company serves approximately 855 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does Aqua Illinois-crystal Clear Water Company get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Aqua Illinois-crystal Clear Water Company's water?
Detected contaminants include Chlorodibromoacetic Acid, Bromoform, Lead and Copper Rule, Nickel. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 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 Aqua Illinois-crystal Clear Water Company serve?
Aqua Illinois-crystal Clear Water Company serves approximately 855 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Aqua Illinois-crystal Clear Water Company's water source?
Aqua Illinois-crystal Clear Water Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Aqua Illinois-crystal Clear Water Company's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0047 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Aqua Illinois-crystal Clear Water Company's service area?
The Aqua Illinois-crystal Clear Water Company service area has a median household income of $113,491. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Aqua Illinois-crystal Clear Water Company get its water?
Aqua Illinois-crystal Clear Water Company'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Aqua Illinois-crystal Clear Water Company: 4 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il1115150/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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