Current Noncompliance IL 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

South Jacksonville

EPA ID: IL1370400 ยท 3,501 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for South Jacksonville (IL1370400): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. South Jacksonville carries 1 open EPA violation that remain unresolved in the federal system - approximately 3,501 people fall within its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,501
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
39
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
33
Contaminants Flagged
$143K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for South Jacksonville Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$64,137
Median Household Income
24,318
Service Area Population
30%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
78%
Pre-1986 Housing

The South Jacksonville serves a community with a median household income of $64,137 and an estimated 24,318 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% 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

South Jacksonville'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

61 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
4 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 94% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How South Jacksonville compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 2015 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Atrazine 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects
Benzene 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Contaminant 2110 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen)
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Contaminant 2015 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Benzene at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.

Contaminant 2110 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.002 ppt, PFOS: 0.014 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Contaminant 2015 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
1 violation
Le Roy
3,498 people
C 13 violations
Johnston City
3,509 people
5 violations
Forsyth
3,490 people
C 1 violation
Hainesville
3,528 people
7 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $3,500

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,500 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

South Jacksonville (EPA ID: IL1370400) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 3,501 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 62650 in Jacksonville.

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: 11 resolved, 27 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
January 1, 2026 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 31, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2946 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2326 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2383 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2110 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2065 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2037 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2005 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2031 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2042 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2041 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2015 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2067 Non-health-based Archived

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 4 Yes
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Contaminant 2005 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2010 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2015 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2020 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2031 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2032 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2033 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2035 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2036 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2037 Other Violation 1 No
Atrazine Organic 1 No
Contaminant 2040 Other Violation 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.002 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for South Jacksonville (IL1370400) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Jacksonville 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 South Jacksonville serve?

South Jacksonville serves approximately 3,501 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does South Jacksonville get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
116
Detections
7
Latest sample
8/13/2024
Highest analyte
PFBA: 13 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 13 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFPeA 3.7 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 3 ppt โ€” โ€”

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in South Jacksonville's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 2015, Atrazine, Benzene, Contaminant 2110. 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 South Jacksonville serve?
South Jacksonville serves approximately 3,501 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is South Jacksonville's water source?
South Jacksonville draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in South Jacksonville's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of South Jacksonville's service area?
The South Jacksonville service area has a median household income of $64,137. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does South Jacksonville get its water?
South Jacksonville'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.). South Jacksonville (IL): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il1370400/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{South Jacksonville (IL): 1 Health Violation}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il1370400/}
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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

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