Park Ridge, IL: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 61/100
1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Park Ridge: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Documented records place Park Ridge, IL in the middle grade tier.
How Park Ridge Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Park Ridge Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 31 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0111 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 81% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 11.18.
Water Systems Serving Park Ridge
Multiple utilities show up for Park Ridge, IL: 3 are listed here out of 5 tracked federally.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Park Ridge, Illinois (population ~39,227), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 160,313 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 Park Ridge: C (61/100)
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
Park Ridge water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0111 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 | 12 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | Treatment Technique | 10 | 1 |
| Total organic carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 8 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 8 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 6 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60068 | C | 31 | 1 | Park Ridge |
All ZIP Codes in Park Ridge
- 60068 [C] - 31 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 Park Ridge
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 Park Ridge
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Park Ridge's Housing Stock?
With 81% 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
Median construction year in Park Ridge: 1969, set against the 1986 federal lead limits for new plumbing.
Over half of homes in Park Ridge 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.
Park Ridge: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Relative to home values, Park Ridge remediation estimates run low.
Estimated remediation costs in Park Ridge 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 193% above the Illinois average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Park Ridge
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.
A tap test is worth considering in Park Ridge, where area lead results average at least 10 parts per billion and 81% of homes are older than 1986.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Park Ridge
Historical NFIP data for Park Ridge contains 140 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $16,917. 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 Park Ridge
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Consider testing your home's tap water for lead, since household plumbing can affect its level.
- Install a certified water filter. For Consumer Confidence Rule, listed in the water-quality records for Park Ridge: 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.
- Check your home's plumbing. With 81% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.
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