Water System Report IL

Gateway Mhp

EPA ID: IL1970020 · 884 people served · 1 ZIP code

EPA data: Gateway Mhp — zero violations, five years, 884 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

884
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$377K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2023) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Gateway Mhp Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$137,651
Median Household Income
32,813
Service Area Population
15%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
40%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Gateway Mhp serves a community with a median household income of $137,651 and an estimated 32,813 residents across its service area. Approximately 40% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Gateway Mhp'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Will County, Illinois rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

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

Infrastructure Risk

29 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
41 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 41% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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

Gateway Mhp (EPA ID: IL1970020) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 884 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 60423 in Frankfort.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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 Gateway Mhp (IL1970020) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gateway Mhp water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Gateway Mhp has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Gateway Mhp serve?

Gateway Mhp serves approximately 884 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does Gateway Mhp get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
442
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 884
Reported to Illinois

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Gateway Mhp meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Gateway Mhp serve?
Gateway Mhp serves approximately 884 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Gateway Mhp's water source?
Gateway Mhp draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Gateway Mhp's service area?
The Gateway Mhp service area has a median household income of $137,651. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Gateway Mhp get its water?
Gateway Mhp'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.
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