Lake In The Hills, IL: 19 Violations - Home Safety 82/100
1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Lake In The Hills: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
Based on available records, Lake In The Hills, IL holds an A or B ZipCheckup grade.
How Lake In The Hills Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Lake In The Hills Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 19 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0077 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 21% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 11.76.
Lake In The Hills's Water Providers
Service in Lake In The Hills, IL can differ by address: 5 water systems are tied to the area in federal records, and the 3 largest are listed with their violation records.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Lake In The Hills, Illinois (population ~28,853), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 129,372 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 Lake In The Hills: B (82/100)
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
Lake In The Hills water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0077 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | Inorganic | 2 | 1 |
| Endrin | Organic | 2 | 1 |
| BHC-gamma (Lindane) | Organic | 2 | 1 |
| Methoxychlor | Organic | 2 | 1 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate | Organic | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60156 | B | 19 | 1 | Lake in the Hills |
All ZIP Codes in Lake In The Hills
- 60156 [B] - 19 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.
Lake In The Hills 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 Lake In The Hills's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Lake In The Hills Infrastructure Age
Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Remodels change the picture: a 1994 median in Lake In The Hills says nothing about pipes swapped out or repaired since construction.
Most homes in Lake In The Hills were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Lake In The Hills
Relative to home values, Lake In The Hills remediation estimates run low.
Estimated remediation costs in Lake In The Hills 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 61% above the Illinois average.
Lake In The Hills: 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.
While lead results averaged over Lake In The Hills ZIP codes come in under 10 micrograms per liter, that figure combines many 90th-percentile values and cannot describe one building, including the 21% of housing that predates 1986.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Lake In The Hills: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Lake In The Hills contains 31 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $6,109. 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 $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.
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