Silvis Heights Water Corporation
EPA ID: IL1615750 · 1,450 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Silvis Heights Water Corporation (IL1615750): 7 unresolved EPA violations on record. The EPA enforcement database lists 7 active violations for Silvis Heights Water Corporation - a provider that delivers drinking water to approximately 1,450 people and has not yet formally resolved those findings.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Silvis Heights Water Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Silvis Heights Water Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $67,833 and an estimated 8,345 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Silvis Heights Water Corporation'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 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Silvis Heights Water Corporation compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
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.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 3 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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System Overview
Silvis Heights Water Corporation (EPA ID: IL1615750) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 1,450 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 61282 in Silvis.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 10 resolved, 2 archived, 0 addressed, and 7 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) |
| August 22, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 2, 2025 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 2, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| April 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 6 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 3 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 3 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 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 mg/L | No | N/A |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
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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.
- 61282 - Silvis
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Silvis Heights Water Corporation (IL1615750) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Silvis Heights Water Corporation water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current health-based noncompliance records for Silvis Heights Water Corporation. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Silvis Heights Water Corporation serve?
Silvis Heights Water Corporation serves approximately 1,450 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.
Where does Silvis Heights Water Corporation get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
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