Current Noncompliance IL

Lockport

EPA ID: IL1970500 ยท 23,100 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lockport (IL1970500): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Five-year compliance data for Lockport includes 1 violation the EPA has not yet marked resolved - those open findings are part of the utility's current enforcement profile, covering a service population of approximately 23,100 residents across the area it supplies.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 69
Avg Safety Score
23,100
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
40
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00101 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
34
Contaminants Flagged
$373K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lockport Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$132,260
Median Household Income
141,260
Service Area Population
14%
Disadvantaged Population
28th
Poverty Percentile
18th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lockport serves a community with a median household income of $132,260 and an estimated 141,260 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Lockport'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
54th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 55% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Lockport compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 2015 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Atrazine 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects
Benzene 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Contaminant 2110 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen)

What This Means For You

Contaminant 2015 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Benzene at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.

Contaminant 2110 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Contaminant 2032 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. 5 detections recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.002 ppt, PFOS: 0.014 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Illinois

Yorkville
23,000 people
1 violation
Roselle
22,897 people
B 3 violations
Rolling Meadows
23,329 people
C 4 violations
Loves Park
23,335 people
D 1 violation
South Elgin
23,648 people
D 6 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $180
PFAS Treatment $100
Total Estimated Cost $1,880

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,880 (one-time) vs. $15,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Lockport (EPA ID: IL1970500) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 23,100 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (69/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 5 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 35 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
December 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2946 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2931 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2036 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2032 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2005 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2010 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2015 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2020 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2031 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2032 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2033 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2035 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2036 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2037 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Atrazine Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 2032 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2036 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2931 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2946 Other Violation 2 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 No
Contaminant 2005 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2010 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2015 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2020 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2031 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2033 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2035 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2037 Other Violation 1 No
Atrazine Organic 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00101 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 Lockport (IL1970500) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lockport water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Lockport serve?

Lockport serves approximately 23,100 people across 5 ZIP codes in Illinois.

Where does Lockport get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
406
Detections
7
Latest sample
8/28/2024
Highest analyte
PFHxS: 9.2 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFHxS 9.2 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL
PFPeA 8.2 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 4.3 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBS 3.2 ppt โ€” โ€”

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Lockport safe to drink?
Lockport has a C safety grade based on 40 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Lockport's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 2015, Atrazine, Benzene, Contaminant 2110. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Lockport serve?
Lockport serves approximately 23,100 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Lockport's water source?
Lockport draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lockport's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00101 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Lockport's service area?
The Lockport service area has a median household income of $132,260. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lockport get its water?
Lockport'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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lockport (IL): 40 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il1970500/
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  title  = {{Lockport (IL): 40 EPA Violations}},
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What You Can Do

1

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

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