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PRAIRIE PATH WATER CO-WHISPERING HILLS — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 8,300 people · Illinois

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
IL1115700
Violations
21

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
PFOA
0.008 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.003 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

10

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: January 16, 2025 – March 25, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: January 16, 2025 – March 25, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: January 16, 2025 – March 25, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: January 16, 2025 – March 25, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Unresolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

Understanding violation severity

Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly

Frequently Asked Questions About PRAIRIE PATH WATER CO-WHISPERING HILLS

Is PRAIRIE PATH WATER CO-WHISPERING HILLS water safe to drink?

PRAIRIE PATH WATER CO-WHISPERING HILLS water receives a grade of C (52/100), which is considered fair. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 21 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has PRAIRIE PATH WATER CO-WHISPERING HILLS detected?

31 contaminants were tested in PRAIRIE PATH WATER CO-WHISPERING HILLS's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does PRAIRIE PATH WATER CO-WHISPERING HILLS have any EPA violations?

Yes, PRAIRIE PATH WATER CO-WHISPERING HILLS has 21 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, TT, MR. 4 are health-based violations.

How many people does PRAIRIE PATH WATER CO-WHISPERING HILLS serve?

PRAIRIE PATH WATER CO-WHISPERING HILLS serves approximately 8,300 people, Illinois.

What type of water does PRAIRIE PATH WATER CO-WHISPERING HILLS provide?

PRAIRIE PATH WATER CO-WHISPERING HILLS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IL1115700.

How does PRAIRIE PATH WATER CO-WHISPERING HILLS compare to other utilities in Illinois?

PRAIRIE PATH WATER CO-WHISPERING HILLS scores 52/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Illinois state page for a full comparison of water systems.