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Bardolph, IL Water - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 0 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
0
Water Systems
N/A
ZIPs with Violations
Zone 1
Radon Risk (High)
$49K
Median Home Value
$1,500
Est. Remediation (3.0% of home value)

Key Facts for Bardolph Residents

  • Homes built before 1986: 87% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $1,500 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 13.08 - above typical levels.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Bardolph, Illinois, covering 0 community water system serving approximately 226 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 0 of 1 ZIP codes.

EPA water-system violation data is unavailable in the dataset used for this page for the tracked ZIP codes in Bardolph.

Lead & Copper

  • Lead data: not yet available for Bardolph
  • Lead action-level status: not available

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

All ZIP Codes in Bardolph

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Bardolph Community Health Snapshot

10.6%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
11.4%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
18.6%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 10.6% ↑
Diabetes 11.4% ↑
Mental Health 18.6% ↑

Vertical line = national average. Above national · Below national

Bardolph Infrastructure Age

1955
Median Build Year
87%
Built Before 1986
57%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 87% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Heavily weighted toward older construction, Bardolph's housing stock carries a median build year of 1955. That profile puts a majority of homes in the era when lead-soldered copper plumbing was standard practice.

1955
Median Year Built
87%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
57%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (57%) 1970–1986 (30%) Post-1986 (13%)

Over half of homes in Bardolph were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Bardolph

Throughout Bardolph, fixing documented water and safety issues carries an equity weight that moves remediation out of routine planning territory and into structured financial decision-making.

Median Home Value
$49,200
Est. Remediation
$1,500
Remediation as % of home value 3.0%

At 3.0% of home value, remediation costs in Bardolph represent a significant financial burden. For homes valued near the median, fixing water and safety issues could cost $950–$2,100. Home values here are 73% below the Illinois average.

Bardolph: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

87%
Homes Built Before 1986

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

When older housing represents 87% of the local inventory or aggregate readings approach the federal action level, an in-home check becomes the standard way to translate citywide averages into the specific reality of an individual Bardolph address.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Bardolph?
Estimated remediation costs in Bardolph average $1,500 per household, ranging from $950 to $2,100. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Bardolph, IL Water - Home Safety Score unavailable. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/il/bardolph/
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Bardolph, IL Water - Home Safety Score unavailable}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/cities/il/bardolph/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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