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
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
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.
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
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
Updated daily.
Elk Grove Village 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 Elk Grove Village's Water?
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.
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.
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
- 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 Selenium can reduce the most common contaminant found in Elk Grove Village's water.
- Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.
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