New Douglas, IL: 3 Health Violations - Home Safety 75/100
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for New Douglas: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
Based on available records, New Douglas, IL holds an A or B ZipCheckup grade.
How New Douglas Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for New Douglas Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 15 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0078 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 51% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,100 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.16.
New Douglas's Water Providers
Here the list of water systems for New Douglas, IL has a single entry, while the figure of 1 count every system federal data connect to the area's ZIP codes.
- B
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in New Douglas, Illinois (population ~1,236), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 2,193 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. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for New Douglas: B (75/100)
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
New Douglas water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0078 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 10 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 6 | 1 |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 6 | 1 |
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 4 | 1 |
| Chloramine | Disinfectant | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62074 | B | 15 | 3 | Mount Olive |
All ZIP Codes in New Douglas
- 62074 [B] - 15 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.
New Douglas 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 New Douglas's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
New Douglas Infrastructure Age
With 51% 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 New Douglas has a lead service line; its inventory can answer what a median build year of 1985 cannot.
Over half of homes in New Douglas 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.
How Remediation Costs Compare in New Douglas
The remediation-to-value ratio for New Douglas sits at the bottom of the scale.
Estimated remediation costs in New Douglas can be compared with local home values. The $600–$2,300 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 43% above the Illinois average.
New Douglas: 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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for New Douglas, IL