Water System Report IL

Il American-alpine Heights

EPA ID: IL1970030 ยท 707 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Il American-alpine Heights (IL1970030): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Zero violations are listed in EPA monitoring data for Il American-alpine Heights; a count of records like this is not a water-quality test for the 707 residents it serves.

Data: EPA SDWIS

707
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$392K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Il American-alpine Heights Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$109,329
Median Household Income
24,952
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
46%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
22%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Il American-alpine Heights have a median household income of $109,329 and about 24,952 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 46% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Il American-alpine Heights's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

31 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 44% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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System Overview

Il American-alpine Heights (EPA ID: IL1970030) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 707 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 60467 in Orland Park.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

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

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records for Il American-alpine Heights (IL1970030) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Il American-alpine Heights water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Il American-alpine Heights in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Il American-alpine Heights serve?

Il American-alpine Heights serves approximately 707 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does Il American-alpine Heights get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Il American-alpine Heights; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Il American-alpine Heights serve? ▼
Il American-alpine Heights serves approximately 707 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Il American-alpine Heights's water source? ▼
Il American-alpine Heights draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Il American-alpine Heights's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Il American-alpine Heights? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Il American-alpine Heights have a median household income of $109,329 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 46% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Il American-alpine Heights get its water? ▼
Il American-alpine Heights's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Il American-alpine Heights Water Quality Report, IL. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il1970030/
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