Plainfield, IL: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 80/100
3 ZIP codes · 7 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Plainfield: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
For households in Plainfield, IL water data shows a consistently above-average safety picture.
How Plainfield Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Plainfield Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 30 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0061 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 13% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $3,567 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.84.
Plainfield's Water Providers
Water delivery in Plainfield, IL is handled by 3 utilities rather than a single system - drawn from 7 providers in federal records, each filing its own compliance reports and setting its own rates.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 3 ZIP codes in Plainfield, Illinois (population ~100,891), covering 7 community water systems serving approximately 675,277 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 3 of 3 ZIP codes.
3 of 3 ZIP codes 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 Plainfield: B (80/100)
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
Plainfield water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0061 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 3 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 3 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 2383 | Other | 12 | 2 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 8 | 3 |
| Gross Beta | Radionuclides | 6 | 2 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 4 | 3 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 4 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60585 | B | 23 | 0 | Plainfield |
| 60544 | B | 12 | 1 | Plainfield |
| 60586 | B | 9 | 1 | Joliet |
All ZIP Codes in Plainfield
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.
Plainfield Community Health Snapshot
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
What's in Plainfield's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Plainfield 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
Compared to many older metro areas, Plainfield carries a relatively newer housing profile - the median build year of 2003 places most of the stock in the post-1986 era when lead solder was federally banned from new plumbing. That shift meaningfully reduces the baseline likelihood of lead leaching from copper joint solder. Homes from before 1986 do still exist in the mix, however, and individual testing remains the only way to confirm what a specific tap actually delivers.
Most homes in Plainfield were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Plainfield
Property equity in Plainfield sits at a moderate ratio to estimated remediation costs - a classification that reframes the household financial perspective from routine maintenance to deliberate budgeting, where most homeowners have a realistic path to addressing documented water and safety issues if they map the financial commitment against available resources before committing to scope.
Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Plainfield. The estimated $2,267–$5,533 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 69% above the Illinois average.
Plainfield: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Whenever aggregate samples pass the federal action benchmark and pre-rule housing - 13% in Plainfield - represents a smaller fraction, lead occupies a lower priority on the local picture.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Plainfield: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Plainfield contains 215 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $24,907. 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 <strong>$3,567</strong> 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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