Edwardsville, IL: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 68/100
2 ZIP codes · 6 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Edwardsville: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Edwardsville's water quality grade in IL reflects a middle-ground assessment - service areas range from fully compliant to violation-flagged in current EPA records.
How Edwardsville Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Edwardsville Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 36 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0034 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,850 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.16 - above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Edwardsville
With 3 utilities splitting service in Edwardsville, IL, water accountability is distributed across 6 systems on the federal record.
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- D
Overview
We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Edwardsville, Illinois, covering 6 community water systems serving approximately 37,138 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 2 ZIP codes.
2 of 2 ZIP codes 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.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Edwardsville: C (68/100)
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
Edwardsville water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0034 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 2 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): 2 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 | 14 | 2 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 13 | 2 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 12 | 2 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 12 | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 8 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62025 | D | 36 | 1 | Edwardsville |
| 62026 | B | 5 | 0 | Edwardsville |
All ZIP Codes in Edwardsville
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 Edwardsville
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
Key Contaminants Detected in Edwardsville
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Edwardsville: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Across Edwardsville, the equity share taken up by estimated remediation is small - a favorable ratio for most property owners.
Remediation costs in Edwardsville are relatively low compared to home values. The $900–$3,100 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 61% above the Illinois average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Edwardsville
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.
Lead risk in Edwardsville appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Edwardsville
Historical NFIP data for Edwardsville contains 64 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $9,561. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% 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>$1,850</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.
What You Can Do in Edwardsville
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
- Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Stage 1 DBP Rule can reduce the most common contaminant found in Edwardsville's water.
- Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Edwardsville, IL