Current Noncompliance IL 8 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Steeleville

EPA ID: IL1570650 · 1,960 people served · 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Steeleville (IL1570650): 8 unresolved EPA violations on record. Federal compliance records for Steeleville list 8 open violations that have not yet been resolved - the utility serves approximately 1,960 people, and each outstanding finding remains logged and active in the EPA enforcement database.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C · 67
Avg Safety Score
1,960
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
45
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0023 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
7
Contaminants Flagged
$135K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Steeleville Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$59,727
Median Household Income
4,305
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Steeleville serves a community with a median household income of $59,727 and an estimated 4,305 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Steeleville'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 73% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Steeleville compares to EPA limits

Lead 15 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Lead at 15 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Lead and Copper Rule at 12 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment 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. 1 detection 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 →

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Illinois

Merrionette Park
1,969 people
5 violations
Wonder Lake (niu)
1,950 people
B 2 violations
New Athens
1,970 people
B 3 violations
Mitchellsville Pwd
1,970 people
2 violations
2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
PFAS Treatment $250
Total Estimated Cost $1,550

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.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $6,770

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$11,050
10 years
$22,100
20 years
$44,200

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,550 (one-time) vs. $22,100 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

Steeleville (EPA ID: IL1570650) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 1,960 people from groundwater sources.

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

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (67/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 2 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

8 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 22 resolved, 15 archived, 0 addressed, and 8 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 22, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 22, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 22, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 22, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 22, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 15, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2026 Gross Beta Health-based Archived
November 19, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 26, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 16, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 16, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Gross Beta Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Gross Beta Health-based Archived
June 14, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Gross Beta Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Gross Beta Health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Combined Radium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Gross Beta Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Gross Beta Health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead Inorganic 15 No
Gross Beta Radionuclides 13 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 12 No
Combined Radium Radionuclides 2 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Surface Water Treatment 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
0.0023 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 Steeleville (IL1570650) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Steeleville water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 8 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 Steeleville serve?

Steeleville serves approximately 1,960 people across 2 ZIP codes in Illinois.

Where does Steeleville get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Steeleville safe to drink?
Steeleville has a C safety grade based on 45 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Steeleville's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), 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 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 Steeleville serve?
Steeleville serves approximately 1,960 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Steeleville's water source?
Steeleville draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Steeleville's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0023 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Steeleville's service area?
The Steeleville service area has a median household income of $59,727. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Steeleville get its water?
Steeleville'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.). Steeleville (IL): 8 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il1570650/
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