Elmwood Park, IL: 13 Violations - Home Safety 70/100
1 ZIP code · 3 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Elmwood Park: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
In ZipCheckup's scoring, Elmwood Park, IL lands in the A-B grade tier.
How Elmwood Park Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Elmwood Park Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 13 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.007 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 85% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 11.18.
Elmwood Park's Water Providers
Multiple utilities show up for Elmwood Park, IL: 3 are listed here out of 3 tracked federally.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Elmwood Park, Illinois (population ~40,897), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 2,756,590 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. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Elmwood Park: B (70/100)
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
Elmwood Park water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0070 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total organic carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 8 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 4 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 4 | 1 |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 4 | 1 |
| Dinoseb | Organic | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60707 | B | 13 | 0 | Elmwood Park |
All ZIP Codes in Elmwood Park
- 60707 [B] - 13 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.
Elmwood Park Community Health Snapshot
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
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
What's in Elmwood Park's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Elmwood Park Infrastructure Age
With 85% 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
Viewed through the lens of construction era, Elmwood Park has a median build year of 1954; houses completed ahead of 1986 can hold lead-bearing solder or fittings.
Over half of homes in Elmwood Park 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.
Elmwood Park: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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.
If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Elmwood Park: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Elmwood Park contains 83 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $10,480. 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.
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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