Water System Report IL

Il American-west Suburban

EPA ID: IL1974151 ยท 73,978 people served ยท 8 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Il American-west Suburban (IL1974151): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Federal SDWIS data returns no violation records for Il American-west Suburban, the supplier serving 73,978 residents - a statement about the EPA file rather than a measurement of contaminant levels in the water.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 81
Avg Safety Score
73,978
People Served
8
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$360K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Il American-west Suburban Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - average Home Safety grade of mapped ZIPs: B

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$120,479
Median Household Income
265,303
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
12%
Disadvantaged Population
26th
Poverty Percentile
16th
Energy Burden Percentile
36%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Il American-west Suburban have a median household income of $120,479 and about 265,303 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Il American-west Suburban'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
58th
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

35 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 51% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 9 detections recorded.

State PFAS values in our reference data (health advisory / health-based guidance value (not a limit)); check current state rules: PFHxA: 1900 ppt, PFBA: 3800 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Illinois

Evanston
74,486 people
B 0 violations
Arlington Heights
73,320 people
C 25 violations
Schaumburg
75,750 people
B 3 violations
Decatur
76,122 people
C 1 violation
Palatine
70,875 people
B 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Lead Pipe Replacement $960
PFAS Treatment $375
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,635

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,635 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Il American-west Suburban (EPA ID: IL1974151) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 73,978 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

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

This is the average Home Safety Score for 2 of 8 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 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 2024-12-31

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

Radon Risk in Service Area

8 of 8 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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-west Suburban (IL1974151) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Il American-west Suburban water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Il American-west Suburban 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-west Suburban serve?

Il American-west Suburban serves approximately 73,978 people across 8 ZIP codes in Illinois.

Where does Il American-west Suburban get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: No PFAS Reported Above Reporting Levels

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were reported above UCMR5 minimum reporting levels.

Samples collected
116

EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.

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

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Il American-west Suburban safe to drink? ▼
Il American-west Suburban has 0 recorded violations since 2021. The B shown is a ZIP-area score, not a grade for this utility; see the violation table for what was violated.
Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Il American-west Suburban; 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-west Suburban serve? ▼
Il American-west Suburban serves approximately 73,978 people with drinking water across 8 ZIP codes.
What is Il American-west Suburban's water source? ▼
Il American-west Suburban draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Il American-west Suburban'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-west Suburban? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Il American-west Suburban have a median household income of $120,479 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Il American-west Suburban get its water? ▼
Il American-west Suburban'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-west Suburban, IL: Serves 74K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il1974151/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Il American-west Suburban, IL: Serves 74K People}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il1974151/}
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