Santa Fe Estates Water Association
EPA ID: IL1435490 · 68 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Santa Fe Estates Water Association (IL1435490): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Santa Fe Estates Water Association recorded 1 EPA violation over the past five years, all of which have since been resolved - the utility is currently in compliance serving 68 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Santa Fe Estates Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Santa Fe Estates Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $74,100 and an estimated 10,188 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Santa Fe Estates Water Association'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Santa Fe Estates Water Association compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Stage 1 DBP 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. 6 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Illinois
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Santa Fe Estates Water Association (EPA ID: IL1435490) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 68 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 61523 in Chillicothe.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2023 | Stage 1 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 1 DBP 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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.
- 61523 - Chillicothe
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Santa Fe Estates Water Association (IL1435490) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Santa Fe Estates Water Association water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Santa Fe Estates Water Association; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Santa Fe Estates Water Association serve?
Santa Fe Estates Water Association serves approximately 68 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.
Where does Santa Fe Estates Water Association get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Santa Fe Estates Water Association (IL): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il1435490/
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