East Saint Louis, IL: 16 Violations - Home Safety 76/100
7 ZIP codes · 6 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for East Saint Louis: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Throughout East Saint Louis and across its water systems, EPA compliance data for IL shows above-average performance - violations are minimal, none of the tracked systems have recorded repeated MCL exceedances in recent cycles, and the safety picture has held steady across multiple reporting periods.
How East Saint Louis Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: East Saint Louis, IL
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Safety grade breakdown for East Saint Louis's 6 ZIP codes.
Key Facts for East Saint Louis Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 16 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0035 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 80% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,929 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.66 - above typical levels.
East Saint Louis's Water Providers
Water delivery in East Saint Louis, IL is handled by 3 utilities rather than a single system - drawn from 6 providers in federal records, each filing its own compliance reports and setting its own rates.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 7 ZIP codes in East Saint Louis, Illinois (population ~41,096), covering 6 community water systems serving approximately 239,369 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 6 of 7 ZIP codes.
3 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (50%) have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for East Saint Louis: B (76/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
East Saint Louis water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0035 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 6 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 7 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 16 | 3 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 12 | 3 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 12 | 3 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 8 | 3 |
| Contaminant 1006 | Other | 4 | 3 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62203 | C | 16 | 1 | Il American-east St Louis |
| 62201 | C | 14 | 1 | Il American-east St Louis |
| 62204 | C | 14 | 1 | Il American-east St Louis |
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62205 | B | Il American-east St Louis | 131,368 |
| 62206 | B | Cahokia Heights | 12,528 |
| 62207 | B | Il American-east St Louis | 131,368 |
All ZIP Codes in East Saint Louis
- 62201 [C] - 14 violations ⚠
- 62202
- 62203 [C] - 16 violations ⚠
- 62204 [C] - 14 violations ⚠
- 62205 [B]
- 62206 [B]
- 62207 [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
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
East Saint Louis Community Health Snapshot
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
What's in East Saint Louis's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
East Saint Louis Infrastructure Age
With 80% 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
When a city's housing median build year is 1962, as in East Saint Louis, the implication for water quality research is straightforward: municipal-level data captures what leaves the treatment plant, but household plumbing from before 1986 determines what actually arrives at the tap. In cities where older housing predominates, that gap between system-level and household-level data is widest.
Over half of homes in East Saint Louis 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 East Saint Louis
Across the East Saint Louis housing market, the estimated remediation share sits at an elevated level - the cost-to-value ratio here is high enough that addressing documented water and safety issues becomes a material equity decision rather than routine maintenance, and most homeowners benefit from treating it as a structured financial planning exercise.
At 3.4% of home value, remediation costs in East Saint Louis represent a significant financial burden. For homes valued near the median, fixing water and safety issues could cost $986–$3,143. Home values here are 70% below the Illinois average.
East Saint Louis: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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 80% pre-rule share in East Saint Louis 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.
East Saint Louis: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for East Saint Louis contains 870 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $7,356. 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 <strong>$1,929</strong> 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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