Historical Compliance Records IL

Manhattan

EPA ID: IL1970550 ยท 10,340 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Manhattan (IL1970550): 28 EPA violations in the last five years. Since the flagged events, Manhattan resolved all 28 violations - compliant today, 10,340 residents served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 81
Avg Safety Score
10,340
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
28
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0016 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
28
Contaminants Flagged
$340K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$128,307
Median Household Income
13,467
Service Area Population
15%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
32%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Manhattan serves a community with a median household income of $128,307 and an estimated 13,467 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Manhattan'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.

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

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

Infrastructure Risk

35 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
35 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 50% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Manhattan 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 2005 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

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Comparable Water Systems

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10,327 people
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10,365 people
C 14 violations
Lyons
10,304 people
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Peru
10,300 people
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River Grove
10,282 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,600 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Manhattan (EPA ID: IL1970550) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 10,340 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 60442 in Manhattan.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (81/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 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

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 28 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 28 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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, 2023 Contaminant 2946 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2326 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2383 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2110 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2065 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2037 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2005 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2031 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2042 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2041 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2015 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2067 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2959 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Benzene Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2020 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2105 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2931 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2051 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2036 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2274 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 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 2032 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2033 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2035 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2036 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2037 Other Violation 1 No
Atrazine Organic 1 No
Contaminant 2040 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2041 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2042 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2046 Other Violation 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0016 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 Manhattan (IL1970550) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Manhattan water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Manhattan; its 28 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Manhattan serve?

Manhattan serves approximately 10,340 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does Manhattan get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

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 Manhattan safe to drink?
Manhattan earns a B safety grade with 28 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Manhattan'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 Manhattan serve?
Manhattan serves approximately 10,340 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Manhattan's water source?
Manhattan draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Manhattan's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0016 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Manhattan's service area?
The Manhattan service area has a median household income of $128,307. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Manhattan get its water?
Manhattan'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Manhattan (IL): 28 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il1970550/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

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