Silvis Heights Water Corporation
EPA ID: IL1615750 · 1,450 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Silvis Heights Water Corporation (IL1615750): 7 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. EPA record snapshot: Silvis Heights Water Corporation, 7 open violations, 1,450 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Silvis Heights Water Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Silvis Heights Water Corporation have a median household income of $67,833 and about 8,345 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 33% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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 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 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
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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 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 22, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 2, 2025 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2025 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 2, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| April 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 1, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2021 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 6 | Yes |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 3 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 3 | No |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | Yes |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| TTHM | Monitoring & Reporting | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2025-12-31 |
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 available EPA compliance records 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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