Health Violations Found IL 4 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Le Roy

EPA ID: IL1130750 · 3,498 people served · 1 ZIP code

Compliance tracking for Le Roy shows 4 pending violations logged in the EPA system — the supplier delivers water to approximately 3,498 residents while those findings remain open.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

F · 38
Avg Safety Score
3,498
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
12
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.049 mg/L
Max Lead Level — Exceeds Limit
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
6
Contaminants Flagged
$176K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 3 (2023) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Le Roy Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade F

Service Area Demographics

$86,845
Median Household Income
4,404
Service Area Population
17%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Le Roy serves a community with a median household income of $86,845 and an estimated 4,404 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Le Roy'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in McLean County, Illinois rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Le Roy compares to EPA limits

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 5 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

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

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 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

Gibson City
3,500 people
C 1 violation
Forsyth
3,490 people
C 5 violations
Johnston City
3,509 people
B 4 violations
C 2 violations
Aledo
3,470 people
B 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Lead Pipe Replacement $4,140
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $7,140

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.)

Lead Exposure — Child Lifetime Cost $10,000

Per affected child (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,780
10 years
$15,560
20 years
$31,120

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $7,140 (one-time) vs. $15,560 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

Le Roy (EPA ID: IL1130750) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 3,498 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 61752 in Le Roy.

Average Home Safety Score: F (38/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

4 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 4 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
October 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 15, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Resolved
May 25, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Resolved
March 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 5 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Barium Inorganic 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 Yes
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Health Risk Details

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)

Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter →

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
61752 0.049 mg/L Yes N/A
Lead exceeds EPA action level in at least one sampling location. Consider using a certified NSF/ANSI 53 or NSF/ANSI 58 filter rated for lead removal.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

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

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — 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 Le Roy (IL1130750) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Le Roy water safe to drink?

Le Roy has recorded 4 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Le Roy serve?

Le Roy serves approximately 3,498 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does Le Roy get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Groundwater
Drawn from underground aquifers via wells.

Source: LE ROY Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

40
Confirmed Lead
6
Galvanized — Replacement Required
8
Unknown Material
1,482
Confirmed Non-Lead

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2024-07-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 3,498
Reported to Illinois

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Notable events and violations

This section summarizes events the utility chose to disclose in its most recent Consumer Confidence Report, plus any federal compliance violations the utility recorded against itself. Both lists are utility-authored — ZipCheckup does not audit, judge, or reorder them.

Notable events from the utility's CCR

These bullet entries are the utility's own narration of operational, regulatory, or infrastructure events during the reporting period.

Notable events from LE ROY Consumer Confidence Report:
  • CRITICAL: Lead 90th percentile = 92 ppb — 6× the action level of 15 ppb. 12 sites out of sample set exceeded the action level. exceeded_action_level=true.
  • Copper 90th percentile = 1.2 ppm, with 4 sites exceeding action level of 1.3 ppm; 90th pct itself is below AL.
  • TTHM range extends to 84.7 ppb, near but below MCL of 80 ppb on annual average basis. HAA5 range extends to 83.1 ppb, above MCL; annual average 66 ppb is below MCL.

ZipCheckup note: items above reflect what the utility published in its most recent CCR. Federal violation records are also tracked separately by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) — the SDWIS record is the authoritative federal source for any specific regulatory action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Le Roy safe to drink?
Le Roy has a F safety grade based on 12 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Le Roy's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Surface Water Treatment Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Stage 1 DBP 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 Le Roy serve?
Le Roy serves approximately 3,498 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Le Roy's water source?
Le Roy draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Le Roy's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.049 mg/L. This exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. A lead-certified filter is recommended, especially for homes with young children.
What is the demographic profile of Le Roy's service area?
The Le Roy service area has a median household income of $86,845. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Le Roy get its water?
Le Roy'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Le Roy (EPA ID: IL1130750) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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