C47/100
PRAIRIE PATH WATER COMPANY-OAKWOOD — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,600 people · Illinois
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
IL1830600
Violations
14
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2020.
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 COMPANY-OAKWOOD
Is PRAIRIE PATH WATER COMPANY-OAKWOOD water safe to drink?
PRAIRIE PATH WATER COMPANY-OAKWOOD water receives a grade of C (47/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 14 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has PRAIRIE PATH WATER COMPANY-OAKWOOD detected?
1 contaminants were tested in PRAIRIE PATH WATER COMPANY-OAKWOOD's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does PRAIRIE PATH WATER COMPANY-OAKWOOD have any EPA violations?
Yes, PRAIRIE PATH WATER COMPANY-OAKWOOD has 14 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include TT, MCL, MR. 9 are health-based violations.
How many people does PRAIRIE PATH WATER COMPANY-OAKWOOD serve?
PRAIRIE PATH WATER COMPANY-OAKWOOD serves approximately 1,600 people, Illinois. The system provides water to 1 community: Oakwood.
What type of water does PRAIRIE PATH WATER COMPANY-OAKWOOD provide?
PRAIRIE PATH WATER COMPANY-OAKWOOD sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is IL1830600.
How does PRAIRIE PATH WATER COMPANY-OAKWOOD compare to other utilities in Illinois?
PRAIRIE PATH WATER COMPANY-OAKWOOD scores 47/100 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.