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Elk Grove Village, IL: 4 Violations — 69/100 (2026)

2 ZIP codes · 10 water systems · Updated 2026-06-04

Elk Grove Village, IL: middle-tier water safety by the latest federal monitoring.

How Elk Grove Village Compares

Elk Grove Village69/100
Illinois avg61/100
National avg67/100

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

2
ZIP Codes
10
Water Systems
2
ZIPs with Violations
C · 69
Avg Safety Score
Zone 2
Radon Risk (Moderate)
$335K
Median Home Value
$1,300
Est. Remediation (0.4% of home value)

Key Facts for Elk Grove Village Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 4 violations in the past 5 years.
  • Estimated remediation: $1,300 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 11.18.

Elk Grove Village's Water Providers

Residential addresses in Elk Grove Village, IL are served by 3 primary water providers out of 10 systems in federal records. Each system maintains separate infrastructure and files its own EPA compliance reports, so service conditions are not uniform across the city.

Schaumburg
Serves ~75,750 people · 2 violations
68
/100
Des Plaines
Serves ~60,675 people · 2 violations
68
/100
Elk Grove Village
Serves ~34,700 people · 4 violations
68
/100

Overview

We track water quality and home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Elk Grove Village, Illinois (population ~32,485), covering 10 community water systems serving approximately 254,139 people region-wide.

2 of 2 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Elk Grove Village: C (69/100)

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

Elk Grove Village water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Lead data: not yet available for Elk Grove Village
  • 0 ZIP codes 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
Selenium Inorganic 3 2
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 3 2

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
60007 C 2 0 Elk Grove Village
60009 B 2 0 Elk Grove Village

All ZIP Codes in Elk Grove Village

  • 60007 [C] — 2 violations
  • 60009 [B] — 2 violations

Data Sources

Updated daily.

Elk Grove Village 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

What's in Elk Grove Village's Water?

Selenium 3 violations
Inorganic · EPA limit: 0.05 mg/L
Hair and nail loss, nervous system effects
Surface Water Treatment Rule 3 violations
Treatment Technique
Pathogens may not be adequately removed

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

How Remediation Costs Compare in Elk Grove Village

Placing remediation in the context of Elk Grove Village's property market, the equity share is low — most homeowners here are weighing a financial commitment that fits comfortably within routine property planning, far from the threshold where remediation becomes a material equity decision rather than a standard upkeep consideration.

Median Home Value
$334,800
Est. Remediation
$1,300
Remediation as % of home value 0.4%

Remediation costs in Elk Grove Village are relatively low compared to home values. The $600–$2,050 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 82% above the Illinois average.

Elk Grove Village: Flood History & Water Damage Risk

NFIP records stretching across multiple decades show Elk Grove Village accumulating 48 claims and carrying 50% of its ZIP codes inside FEMA flood zones — evidence of meaningful exposure that extends beyond isolated incidents. The mechanisms linking flooding to water quality haven't changed: treatment facilities can be overwhelmed, wells can be infiltrated, and distribution systems can experience backflow. For a community at this exposure level, those mechanisms shift from hypothetical to periodically relevant.

48
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$43,602
Avg Claim Payout
50%
ZIPs in FEMA Flood Zones
~2
Est. Claims/Year

Elk Grove Village has a moderate flood history with 48 FEMA claims averaging $43,602 per payout. 50% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.

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. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,300</strong> remediation cost per household.

Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.

Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.

What You Can Do in Elk Grove Village

  1. 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.
  2. Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Selenium can reduce the most common contaminant found in Elk Grove Village's water.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water safe to drink in Elk Grove Village, IL?
Elk Grove Village has an average water safety score of 69/100 (Grade C). 4 EPA violations have been recorded. Check individual ZIP code reports for details specific to your neighborhood.
How many water violations does Elk Grove Village have?
Elk Grove Village water systems have a total of 4 EPA violations. Violations are tracked across 2 ZIP codes.
How does Elk Grove Village compare to Illinois average?
Elk Grove Village has an average water safety score of 69/100, which is above the Illinois state average of 61/100.
How many water systems serve Elk Grove Village?
Elk Grove Village is served by 10 public water systems across 2 ZIP codes, serving approximately 32,485 people.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Elk Grove Village?
Estimated remediation costs in Elk Grove Village average $1,300 per household, ranging from $600 to $2,050. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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