Current Noncompliance IL

Rainbow Ridge

EPA ID: IL1615580 ยท 91 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Rainbow Ridge (IL1615580): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Per EPA records, Rainbow Ridge: 2 unresolved violations, 91 people in service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

91
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
1
Contaminants Flagged
$231K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Rainbow Ridge Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$108,929
Median Household Income
5,988
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Rainbow Ridge serves a community with a median household income of $108,929 and an estimated 5,988 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Rainbow Ridge'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Rainbow Ridge compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

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Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Rainbow Ridge (EPA ID: IL1615580) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 91 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 61240 in Coal Valley.

Violation History

2 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: 0 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 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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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 Rainbow Ridge (IL1615580) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rainbow Ridge water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 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 Rainbow Ridge serve?

Rainbow Ridge serves approximately 91 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does Rainbow Ridge get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Rainbow Ridge's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 Rainbow Ridge serve?
Rainbow Ridge serves approximately 91 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Rainbow Ridge's water source?
Rainbow Ridge draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Rainbow Ridge's service area?
The Rainbow Ridge service area has a median household income of $108,929. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Rainbow Ridge get its water?
Rainbow Ridge'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Rainbow Ridge (IL): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il1615580/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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