Hillcrest
EPA ID: IL1410250 · 1,224 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Hillcrest (IL1410250): 2 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Open violations at Hillcrest number 2 in the EPA compliance data, for a system that serves about 1,224 people. An open status describes how each violation is logged in the federal record; it is not a measurement of what comes out of any individual tap.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Hillcrest Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Hillcrest have a median household income of $69,840 and about 15,076 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Hillcrest'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.
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
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System Overview
Hillcrest (EPA ID: IL1410250) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 1,224 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 61068 in Rochelle.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 9, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | 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.
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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.
- 61068 - Rochelle
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Hillcrest (IL1410250) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hillcrest water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Hillcrest serve?
Hillcrest serves approximately 1,224 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.
Where does Hillcrest get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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