Beckemeyer, IL Water Safety: 83/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Compared to statewide averages in IL, Beckemeyer scores well — health violations are below the norm and systems generally operate within federal standards.
How Beckemeyer Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Beckemeyer Water: The Quick Version
- Average lead level: 0.001 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 78% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $400 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.42 — above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Beckemeyer
2 independent water providers serve Beckemeyer, IL — 2 systems appear in federal records.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Beckemeyer, Illinois (population ~1,028), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 5,685 people region-wide.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Beckemeyer — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Beckemeyer: B (83/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Beckemeyer water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0010 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62219 | B | Beckemeyer | 913 |
All ZIP Codes in Beckemeyer
- 62219 [B]
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.
CDC Health Data for Beckemeyer
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
How Old Is Beckemeyer's Housing Stock?
With 78% 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
Lead solder was standard in copper plumbing until federally banned in 1986; lead pipes were common in service lines pre-1970. Beckemeyer's median build year of 1951 reflects a housing stock where these older materials are a pervasive feature — not a rare legacy — of the residential plumbing landscape.
Over half of homes in Beckemeyer 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.
Beckemeyer: Remediation Cost in Perspective
In Beckemeyer, property wealth outpaces what documented remediation typically demands — the equity burden lands well within the low tier.
Remediation costs in Beckemeyer are relatively low compared to home values. The $0–$800 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 40% below the Illinois average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Beckemeyer
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.
Even where utility-side monitoring meets Lead and Copper Rule requirements, the 78% pre-rule share in Beckemeyer keeps interior-plumbing variation as a household-level question that aggregate data cannot resolve.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
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