CITY REPORT IL HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 1

La Grange Park, IL: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 66/100

1 ZIP code · 4 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for La Grange Park: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Within La Grange Park, the records summarized for IL produce a C grade - a middle reading that calls for checking the specific system at your address.

How La Grange Park Compares

La Grange Park66/100
Illinois avg68/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
C · 66
Avg Safety Score
Zone 2
County Radon Potential (Moderate)
$428K
Median Home Value
$300
Est. Remediation (0.1% of home value)

What You Should Know About La Grange Park Water

  • Your city's water systems recorded 14 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0076 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 90% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 11.18.

Who Supplies Your Water in La Grange Park

3 systems shown for La Grange Park, IL, from 4 on the federal list.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in La Grange Park, Illinois (population ~13,341), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 61,261 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. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for La Grange Park: C (66/100)

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

La Grange Park water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0076 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
Consumer Confidence Rule Reporting 16 1
Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Radionuclides 2 1
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 2 1
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Treatment Technique 2 1
Public Notice Rule Reporting 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
60526 C 14 1 La Grange Park

All ZIP Codes in La Grange Park

  • 60526 [C] - 14 violations ⚠

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Health Outcomes in La Grange Park

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). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 9.8% ↓
Diabetes 11.8% ↑
Mental Health 14.9% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Top Contaminants in La Grange Park Water

Consumer Confidence Rule 16 violations
Reporting
Combined Radium (-226 and -228) 2 violations
Radionuclides · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 5 pCi/L
Lead and Copper Rule 2 violations
Treatment Technique
Developmental delays in children, kidney damage

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

Housing & Infrastructure in La Grange Park

1954
Median Build Year
90%
Built Before 1986
82%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 90% 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

Pre-1986 homes make up a large part of La Grange Park's housing; median build year 1954.

1954
Median Year Built
90%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
82%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (82%) 1970–1986 (8%) Post-1986 (10%)

Over half of homes in La Grange 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.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for La Grange Park Homeowners

In La Grange Park, estimated remediation comes to 1% or less of the median home value.

Median Home Value
$427,800
Est. Remediation
$300
Remediation as % of home value 0.1%

Estimated remediation costs in La Grange Park can be compared with local home values. The $150–$600 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 133% above the Illinois average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in La Grange Park

90%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0076
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

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 NFIP Claim Context in La Grange Park

8
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$1,855
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
0%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for La Grange Park contains 8 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $1,855. 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 $300 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 La Grange Park

  1. Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Check the certification, price and turnaround time of any water test kit or lab service.
  2. Install a certified water filter. For Consumer Confidence Rule, listed in the water-quality records for La Grange Park: if it is a rule or reporting requirement rather than a contaminant, ask your utility what the record involved; for bacteria, follow any boil-water notice from your utility; for a specific chemical contaminant, check whether a filter is certified to reduce it. Not every contaminant has a consumer filter certification.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. With 90% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for La Grange Park, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for La Grange Park, IL?
La Grange Park has an average Home Safety Score of 66/100 (Grade C) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 14 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving La Grange Park?
EPA records list 14 EPA violations, including 1 health-based violation for La Grange Park water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does La Grange Park water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of La Grange Park is 0.0076 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does La Grange Park compare to Illinois average?
La Grange Park has an average Home Safety Score of 66/100, which is below the Illinois state average of 68/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve La Grange Park?
Our records map 4 water systems to 1 ZIP code in La Grange Park. The related population figure in our data is approximately 13,341 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in La Grange Park?
Estimated remediation cost per household in La Grange Park: $300; modeled range $150 to $600. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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