Southeast Joliet Sd
EPA ID: IL1977490 · 2,000 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Southeast Joliet Sd (IL1977490): 11 unresolved EPA violations on record. Unlike fully compliant utilities, Southeast Joliet Sd has 11 outstanding EPA violations for approximately 2,000 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Southeast Joliet Sd Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Southeast Joliet Sd serves a community with a median household income of $63,570 and an estimated 38,525 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Southeast Joliet Sd'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Southeast Joliet Sd compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 8 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.
Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Southeast Joliet Sd (EPA ID: IL1977490) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 2,000 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 16 resolved, 5 archived, 0 addressed, and 11 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, 2026 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2026 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 28, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 28, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 16, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 22, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 2, 2025 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| May 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Lead | Non-health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 8 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 8 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 6 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | Yes |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
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.
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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 Southeast Joliet Sd (IL1977490) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southeast Joliet Sd water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Southeast Joliet Sd. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Southeast Joliet Sd serve?
Southeast Joliet Sd serves approximately 2,000 people across 3 ZIP codes in Illinois.
Where does Southeast Joliet Sd get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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