CITY REPORT IL

Bedford Park, IL Water Safety: 72/100 (2026)

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03

Based on current monitoring, Bedford Park holds an above-average drinking water safety record for IL — violations are infrequent and typically minor when they do appear.

How Bedford Park Compares

Bedford Park72/100

Illinois avg61/100

National avg67/100

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

ZIPs with Violations

B · 72

Avg Safety Score

Zone 2

Radon Risk (Moderate)

$400

Est. Remediation

Key Facts for Bedford Park Residents

Estimated remediation: $400 per household.
CDC health risk index: 11.18.

Bedford Park's Water Providers

A single dominant system supplies most of Bedford Park, IL. That utility controls infrastructure decisions, rate structures, and EPA compliance reporting for most residential addresses served across those 1 tracked system.

Bedford Park

Serves ~602 people

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Overview

We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Bedford Park, Illinois, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 602 people.

No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Bedford Park — an excellent indicator of water quality.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Bedford Park: B (72/100)

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

Bedford Park water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

Lead data: not yet available for Bedford Park
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
60499	B	Bedford Park	602

All ZIP Codes in Bedford Park

60499 [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.

Bedford Park Community Health Snapshot

9.8%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

11.8%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

14.9%

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 9.8% ↓

Diabetes 11.8% ↑

Mental Health 14.9% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Bedford Park, IL

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant data, and water system grades

0 EPA violations

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Air Quality

AQI data, wildfire smoke risk, mold risk, and health tips

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Home Safety

Composite safety score, remediation costs, equity trap analysis

72/100 safety score

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Albany, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water safe to drink in Bedford Park, IL?

Bedford Park has an average water safety score of 72/100 (Grade B). No EPA violations on record. Check individual ZIP code reports for details specific to your neighborhood.

How does Bedford Park compare to Illinois average?

Bedford Park has an average water safety score of 72/100, which is above the Illinois state average of 61/100.

How many water systems serve Bedford Park?

Bedford Park is served by 1 public water system across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 602 people.

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Bedford Park?

Estimated remediation costs in Bedford Park average $400 per household, ranging from $0 to $800. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.

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