Joliet, IL: 4 Health Violations - Home Safety 70/100
6 ZIP codes · 13 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Joliet: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
Joliet, IL carries a grade in ZipCheckup's upper tier; any health-based violations on record should be checked per water system.
How Joliet Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Joliet, IL
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Distribution of Home Safety grades across Joliet.
Joliet Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 161 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0065 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 70% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $660 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 11.84.
Overview
We track home safety data for 6 ZIP codes in Joliet, Illinois (population ~130,147), covering 13 community water systems serving approximately 257,552 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 5 of 6 ZIP codes.
5 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Joliet: 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
Joliet water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0065 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 5 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
6 of 6 ZIP records with known zones are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 39 | 4 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 33 | 5 |
| Chlorine | Disinfectant | 33 | 5 |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) | Organic | 25 | 5 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | Treatment Technique | 22 | 5 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60433 | C | 61 | 3 | Joliet |
| 60431 | C | 53 | 2 | Joliet |
| 60436 | C | 53 | 2 | Joliet |
| 60432 | B | 47 | 1 | Joliet |
| 60435 | B | 45 | 2 | Joliet |
All ZIP Codes in Joliet
- 60431 [C] - 53 violations ⚠
- 60432 [B] - 47 violations ⚠
- 60433 [C] - 61 violations ⚠
- 60434
- 60435 [B] - 45 violations ⚠
- 60436 [C] - 53 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.
CDC Health Data for Joliet
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
Key Contaminants Detected in Joliet
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Joliet's Housing Stock?
With 70% 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
Ask the water utility whether your address in Joliet has a lead service line; its inventory can answer what a median build year of 1970 cannot.
Over half of homes in Joliet 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.
Joliet: Remediation Cost in Perspective
How large is the remediation estimate next to home prices in Joliet? Small in relative terms: it amounts to 1% of the median value or less, although the dollar figure below is still an estimate and actual costs vary by property and contractor.
Estimated remediation costs in Joliet can be compared with local home values. The $360–$1,260 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 1% above the Illinois average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Joliet
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.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Joliet
Historical NFIP data for Joliet contains 944 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $6,893. 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 $660 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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Joliet, IL