Water System Report IL

Aqua Illinois-peotone

EPA ID: IL1970750 ยท 4,182 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Aqua Illinois-peotone (IL1970750): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring - Aqua Illinois-peotone has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 4,182 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,182
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$283K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Aqua Illinois-peotone Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$101,618
Median Household Income
5,848
Service Area Population
31%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Aqua Illinois-peotone serves a community with a median household income of $101,618 and an estimated 5,848 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 31% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Aqua Illinois-peotone'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
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 74% 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
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.

System Overview

Aqua Illinois-peotone (EPA ID: IL1970750) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 4,182 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 60468 in Peotone.

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
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.

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 Aqua Illinois-peotone (IL1970750) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aqua Illinois-peotone water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Aqua Illinois-peotone 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 Aqua Illinois-peotone serve?

Aqua Illinois-peotone serves approximately 4,182 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does Aqua Illinois-peotone get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
116

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

Should I use a water filter?
Aqua Illinois-peotone meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Aqua Illinois-peotone serve?
Aqua Illinois-peotone serves approximately 4,182 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Aqua Illinois-peotone's water source?
Aqua Illinois-peotone draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Aqua Illinois-peotone's service area?
The Aqua Illinois-peotone service area has a median household income of $101,618. EPA EJScreen data classifies 31% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Aqua Illinois-peotone get its water?
Aqua Illinois-peotone'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Aqua Illinois-peotone Water Quality Report, IL. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il1970750/
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  title  = {{Aqua Illinois-peotone Water Quality Report, IL}},
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  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il1970750/}
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