Historical Compliance Records IL

Lost Lake Utility District

EPA ID: IL1415100 ยท 704 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Lost Lake Utility District (IL1415100): 3 violations on record since 2021. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Lost Lake Utility District, 3 violations are listed in the dataset, and none is recorded as open for the 704 people in its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

704
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
2
Contaminants Flagged
$203K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lost Lake Utility District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$86,663
Median Household Income
9,033
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
4%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
78%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Lost Lake Utility District have a median household income of $86,663 and about 9,033 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). 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

Lost Lake Utility District'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
80th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

80 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Lead
Likely pipe material (modeled)
7 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 92% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Lost Lake Utility District (EPA ID: IL1415100) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 704 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 3 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 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
February 9, 2024 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
February 9, 2024 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Rule 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 Other (notice or report rule) 2 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 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 2023-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Lost Lake Utility District (IL1415100) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lost Lake Utility District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Lost Lake Utility District; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Lost Lake Utility District serve?

Lost Lake Utility District serves approximately 704 people across 3 ZIP codes in Illinois.

Where does Lost Lake Utility District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 3 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Lost Lake Utility District serve? ▼
Lost Lake Utility District serves approximately 704 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Lost Lake Utility District's water source? ▼
Lost Lake Utility District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lost Lake Utility District's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Lost Lake Utility District? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Lost Lake Utility District have a median household income of $86,663 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lost Lake Utility District get its water? ▼
Lost Lake Utility District'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lost Lake Utility District (IL): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il1415100/
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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

Lost Lake Utility District (EPA ID: IL1415100) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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