Current Noncompliance IL 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Pleasant Valley Pwd

EPA ID: IL1435470 ยท 3,783 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Pleasant Valley Pwd (IL1435470): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Pleasant Valley Pwd carries 1 open EPA violation that remain unresolved in the federal system - approximately 3,783 people fall within its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,783
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
2
Contaminants Flagged
$176K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pleasant Valley Pwd Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$73,879
Median Household Income
54,213
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pleasant Valley Pwd serves a community with a median household income of $73,879 and an estimated 54,213 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.

Environmental Justice Note: 33% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Pleasant Valley Pwd'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

59 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
10 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 86% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Pleasant Valley Pwd compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 16 detections recorded. 4 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Illinois

Byron
3,784 people
21 violations
Red Bud
3,804 people
B 7 violations
Gillespie
3,737 people
C 15 violations
0 violations
Rochester
3,856 people
D 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Lead Pipe Replacement $2,800
Flood Insurance $1,400
Radon Mitigation $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $200
Total Estimated Cost $6,200

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $6,200 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Pleasant Valley Pwd (EPA ID: IL1435470) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 3,783 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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: 3 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
August 22, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP 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
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 3 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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 Pleasant Valley Pwd (IL1435470) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pleasant Valley Pwd 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 Pleasant Valley Pwd serve?

Pleasant Valley Pwd serves approximately 3,783 people across 3 ZIP codes in Illinois.

Where does Pleasant Valley Pwd get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
174
Detections
6
Latest sample
10/21/2024
Highest analyte
PFHxS: 14 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFHxS 14 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFBS 11 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBA 5 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 Pleasant Valley Pwd's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule, Lead and Copper Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 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 Pleasant Valley Pwd serve?
Pleasant Valley Pwd serves approximately 3,783 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Pleasant Valley Pwd's water source?
Pleasant Valley Pwd draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Pleasant Valley Pwd's service area?
The Pleasant Valley Pwd service area has a median household income of $73,879. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Pleasant Valley Pwd get its water?
Pleasant Valley Pwd'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.). Pleasant Valley Pwd (IL): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il1435470/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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