Current Noncompliance IL 8 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Steeleville

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

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Steeleville (IL1570650): 8 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Steeleville's EPA file includes 8 unresolved violations; the utility supplies water to approximately 1,960 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C · 67
Avg Safety Score
1,960
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
45
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0024 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate
7
Contaminants Flagged
$135K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - average Home Safety grade of mapped ZIPs: C

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$59,727
Median Household Income
4,305
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
11%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Steeleville have a median household income of $59,727 and about 4,305 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). 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 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.

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
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 73% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 1 detection recorded.

State PFAS values in our reference data (health advisory / health-based guidance value (not a limit)); check current state rules: PFHxA: 1900 ppt, PFBA: 3800 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter →

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

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $250
Total Estimated Cost $850

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 $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Property Value Decline $6,770

5% of median home value (ZipCheckup estimate)

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 $850 (one-time) vs. $22,100 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

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 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 22, 2026 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 22, 2026 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 22, 2026 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 22, 2026 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 15, 2026 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2026 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Health-based Archived
November 19, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 26, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 16, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 16, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Health-based Archived
June 14, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Combined Uranium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) 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
Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MCL Violation, Monitoring & Reporting 13 Yes
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 12 No
Combined Uranium Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 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
0.0024 mg/L No 2025-12-31

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

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.

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 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 45 recorded violations since 2021. The C shown is a ZIP-area score, not a grade for this utility; see the violation table for what was violated.
Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 45 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 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 most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0024 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). 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 Steeleville? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Steeleville have a median household income of $59,727 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Steeleville get its water? ▼
Steeleville'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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Steeleville (IL): 8 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il1570650/
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