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
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Steeleville Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade C
Service Area Demographics
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?
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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Steeleville compares to EPA limits
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.
Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
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
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
How to cite this page
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