Water System Report IL

Caterpillar Trail Pwd

EPA ID: IL2035030 · 5,125 people served · 4 ZIP codes

EPA monitoring data for Caterpillar Trail Pwd shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 5,125 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

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

5,125
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$167K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2022) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Caterpillar Trail Pwd Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$76,329
Median Household Income
42,160
Service Area Population
13%
Disadvantaged Population
32th
Poverty Percentile
38th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Caterpillar Trail Pwd serves a community with a median household income of $76,329 and an estimated 42,160 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Caterpillar Trail Pwd'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
33th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Woodford County, Illinois rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
12 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 82% 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. 4 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Illinois

Monee
5,148 people
B 5 violations
0 violations
Marseilles
5,061 people
D 11 violations
Brighton
5,041 people
C 4 violations
Berkeley
5,214 people
B 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $900
Water Filtration $225
PFAS Treatment $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,475

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 $2,475 (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

Caterpillar Trail Pwd (EPA ID: IL2035030) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 5,125 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Caterpillar Trail Pwd (IL2035030) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caterpillar Trail Pwd water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Caterpillar Trail Pwd serve?

Caterpillar Trail Pwd serves approximately 5,125 people across 4 ZIP codes in Illinois.

Where does Caterpillar Trail Pwd get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
29

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
2,048
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 5,125
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?
Caterpillar Trail Pwd meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Caterpillar Trail Pwd serve?
Caterpillar Trail Pwd serves approximately 5,125 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Caterpillar Trail Pwd's water source?
Caterpillar Trail Pwd draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Caterpillar Trail Pwd's service area?
The Caterpillar Trail Pwd service area has a median household income of $76,329. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Caterpillar Trail Pwd get its water?
Caterpillar Trail Pwd'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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