El Paso
EPA ID: IL2030150 · 2,812 people served · 4 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for El Paso (IL2030150): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. No violations appear in the federal EPA file for El Paso, which supplies 2,812 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for El Paso Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with El Paso have a median household income of $76,988 and about 9,565 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
El Paso's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
El Paso (EPA ID: IL2030150) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 2,812 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
Violation History
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 | 2025-12-31 |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
Radon Risk in Service Area
4 of 4 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.
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 El Paso (IL2030150) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is El Paso water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for El Paso 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 El Paso serve?
El Paso serves approximately 2,812 people across 4 ZIP codes in Illinois.
Where does El Paso get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). El Paso Water Quality Report, IL. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il2030150/
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