Mound Pwd
EPA ID: IL1635050 · 1,500 people served · 6 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mound Pwd (IL1635050): 9 unresolved EPA violations on record. Unlike fully compliant utilities, Mound Pwd has 9 outstanding EPA violations for approximately 1,500 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Mound Pwd Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Mound Pwd serves a community with a median household income of $50,846 and an estimated 79,878 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 36% 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?
Mound Pwd'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Mound Pwd compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 1006 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.006 mg/L. Cholesterol & blood sugar effects, liver damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 19 detections recorded.
Contaminant 1006 was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Mound Pwd (EPA ID: IL1635050) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 1,500 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 9 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 1, 2026 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 13, 2025 | 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) |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Contaminant 1006 | 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 | 3 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 1006 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting 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 |
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.
- 62040 - Granite City
- 62201 - East Saint Louis
- 62203 - East Saint Louis
- 62204 - East Saint Louis
- 62208 - Fairview Heights
- 62232 - Caseyville
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mound Pwd (IL1635050) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mound Pwd water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Mound Pwd. 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 Mound Pwd serve?
Mound Pwd serves approximately 1,500 people across 6 ZIP codes in Illinois.
Where does Mound Pwd get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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