Carbon Cliff, IL - Home Safety Score unavailable
1 ZIP code · 3 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Carbon Cliff Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 53 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.01 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 47% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.87.
Water Systems Serving Carbon Cliff
Among 3 systems linked to Carbon Cliff, IL, the 3 biggest by population served appear below.
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Carbon Cliff, Illinois (population ~1,138), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 30,981 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.
1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
Carbon Cliff water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0100 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 48 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 18 | 1 |
| Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Radionuclides | 12 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 8 | 1 |
| Nitrate | Inorganic | 6 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61239 | — | 53 | 2 | Carbon Cliff |
All ZIP Codes in Carbon Cliff
- 61239 - 53 violations ⚠
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
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
CDC Health Data for Carbon Cliff
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Key Contaminants Detected in Carbon Cliff
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Carbon Cliff's Housing Stock?
With 47% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
When a home in Carbon Cliff was built matters for lead because federal rules adopted in 1986 limited how much lead new plumbing could contain; the local median build year is 1999. A median sits in the middle of a range, so some homes are older and some newer, and past repairs may have changed the pipes in either group. A plumber can identify the materials inside a home, and a lab test measures what reaches the tap.
A significant portion of Carbon Cliff's housing stock predates 1970, so some homes may have older plumbing materials. Residents in older homes should consider water testing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Carbon Cliff: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Relative to home values, Carbon Cliff remediation estimates run low.
Estimated remediation costs in Carbon Cliff can be compared with local home values. The $150–$600 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 44% below the Illinois average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Carbon Cliff
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Even though compliance with the federal lead action level is judged on each system's own 90th percentile, the average of those results across Carbon Cliff ZIP codes, 0.010 mg/L or more, is a reason to check at home, particularly in the 47% of housing built before 1986.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Carbon Cliff
Historical NFIP data for Carbon Cliff contains 61 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $11,160. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The $300 remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
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