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
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
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?
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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
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.
Comparable Water Systems
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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 | 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
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