Lakewood
EPA ID: IL1115760 · 4,267 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lakewood (IL1115760): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. EPA compliance records for Lakewood show 1 unresolved violation - findings that remain open and are tracked at the federal level, covering a service territory of approximately 4,267 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Lakewood Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Lakewood serves a community with a median household income of $104,657 and an estimated 48,383 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Lakewood'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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Lakewood compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.
PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.
Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Bromate at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.
Monochloroacetic Acid at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.
Chlorodibromomethane was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Lakewood (EPA ID: IL1115760) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 4,267 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 60014 in Crystal Lake.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 21 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 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 21, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | PFOA | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | PFNA | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Monochloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Dichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Bromodichloromethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Dibromochloromethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Chlorodibromomethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Trichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Monobromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Dibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Bromochloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Bromodichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Chlorodibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Tribromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | HAA6Br | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | HAA9 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Bromate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Chlorate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFOA | PFAS | 1 | No |
| PFNA | PFAS | 1 | No |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromodichloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dibromochloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Chlorodibromomethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromodichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Chlorodibromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Tribromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| HAA6Br | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0015 mg/L | No | N/A |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
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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.
- 60014 - Crystal Lake
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lakewood (IL1115760) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lakewood 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 Lakewood serve?
Lakewood serves approximately 4,267 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.
Where does Lakewood get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lakewood (IL): 22 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il1115760/
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