CITY REPORT IL HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 1

Cedar Point, IL - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations

$87K

Median Home Value

$300

Est. Remediation (0.4% of home value)

What You Should Know About Cedar Point Water

Your city's water systems recorded 5 violations since 2021.
Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0105 mg/L.
Homes built before 1986: 88% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.79.

Who Supplies Your Water in Cedar Point

Federal drinking water data connect ZIP codes in Cedar Point, IL to a count of 1 system, and the list on this page shows one of them. A listing reflects that link, not proof of which system serves a given street.

Peru
Serves ~10,300 people 5 violations

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Cedar Point, Illinois (population ~212), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 10,300 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. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

Water Sources

Cedar Point water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0105 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Top Contaminants

Contaminant	Category	Violations	ZIPs Affected
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions	Treatment Technique	4	1
Public Notice Rule	Reporting	2	1
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Microbiological	2	1
Chlorine	Disinfectant	2	1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code	Safety Score	Violations	Health-Based	System
61316	—	5	1	Peru

All ZIP Codes in Cedar Point

61316 - 5 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.

Health Outcomes in Cedar Point

10.3%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

12.4%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

17%

Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

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

Asthma 10.3% ↑

Diabetes 12.4% ↑

Mental Health 17% ↑

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

Top Contaminants in Cedar Point Water

Lead and Copper Rule Revisions 4 violations

Treatment Technique

Public Notice Rule 2 violations

Reporting

Revised Total Coliform Rule 2 violations

Microbiological

Indicates possible bacterial contamination

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Housing & Infrastructure in Cedar Point

1956

Median Build Year

88%

Built Before 1986

77%

Built Before 1970

Galvanized Steel or Copper

Likely Pipe Material

With 88% 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

Median construction year in Cedar Point: 1956, set against the 1986 federal lead limits for new plumbing.

1956

Median Year Built

88%

Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)

77%

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Pre-1970 (77%) 1970–1986 (11%) Post-1986 (12%)

Over half of homes in Cedar Point were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Cedar Point Homeowners

Relative to home values, Cedar Point remediation estimates run low.

Median Home Value

$86,800

Est. Remediation

$300

Remediation as % of home value 0.4%

Estimated remediation costs in Cedar Point 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 53% below the Illinois average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Cedar Point

88%

Homes Built Before 1986

0.0105

mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

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.

A tap test is worth considering in Cedar Point, where area lead results average at least 10 parts per billion and 88% of homes are older than 1986.

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

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Cedar Point, IL

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant data, and water system grades

5 EPA violations

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Lead Risk

Lead levels, housing age, and pipe risk assessment

0.0105 mg/L average of reported 90th-percentile lead results

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Infrastructure

Water system age, source indicators, and CO/gas safety

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many violations are on record for water systems serving Cedar Point?

EPA records list 5 EPA violations, including 1 health-based violation for Cedar Point water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.

Does Cedar Point water have lead?

The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Cedar Point is 0.0105 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.

How many water systems serve Cedar Point?

Our records map 1 water system to 1 ZIP code in Cedar Point. The related population figure in our data is approximately 212 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Cedar Point?

Estimated remediation cost per household in Cedar Point: $300; modeled range $150 to $600. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.

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