Water System Report IL

Imperial Mhc

EPA ID: IL1975225 · 328 people served · 1 ZIP code

Water monitoring history at Imperial Mhc shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 328 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

328
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$320K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$121,696
Median Household Income
20,052
Service Area Population
15%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
28%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Imperial Mhc serves a community with a median household income of $121,696 and an estimated 20,052 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Imperial Mhc'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

About 1% of homes in Will County, Illinois rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

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

Infrastructure Risk

18 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
47 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 28% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection 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.
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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:

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 $2,100 (one-time) vs. $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

Imperial Mhc (EPA ID: IL1975225) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 328 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 60404 in Shorewood.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Imperial Mhc (IL1975225) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imperial Mhc water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Imperial Mhc has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Imperial Mhc serve?

Imperial Mhc serves approximately 328 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does Imperial Mhc get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
183
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 328
Reported to Illinois

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Imperial Mhc meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Imperial Mhc serve?
Imperial Mhc serves approximately 328 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Imperial Mhc's water source?
Imperial Mhc draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Imperial Mhc's service area?
The Imperial Mhc service area has a median household income of $121,696. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Imperial Mhc get its water?
Imperial Mhc'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.
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