Prairie Path Water Company-westlake
EPA ID: IL2010070 · 1,493 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Prairie Path Water Company-westlake (IL2010070): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Even though Prairie Path Water Company-westlake accumulated 1 violation over five years, all have been formally resolved - the provider currently meets EPA standards for 1,493 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Prairie Path Water Company-westlake Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Prairie Path Water Company-westlake serves a community with a median household income of $91,175 and an estimated 10,249 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 48% 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Prairie Path Water Company-westlake'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Prairie Path Water Company-westlake 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.
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
Prairie Path Water Company-westlake (EPA ID: IL2010070) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 1,493 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 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 | Lead | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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 Prairie Path Water Company-westlake (IL2010070) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Prairie Path Water Company-westlake water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Prairie Path Water Company-westlake; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Prairie Path Water Company-westlake serve?
Prairie Path Water Company-westlake serves approximately 1,493 people across 2 ZIP codes in Illinois.
Where does Prairie Path Water Company-westlake get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Prairie Path Water Company-westlake (IL): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il2010070/
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