Plainfield, IL: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 80/100
3 ZIP codes · 7 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Plainfield: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
Based on available records, Plainfield, IL holds an A or B ZipCheckup grade.
How Plainfield Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Plainfield Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 30 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0061 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 13% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $550 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 11.84.
Plainfield's Water Providers
Federal records list 7 water systems tied to Plainfield, IL. Of those, 3 are the primary providers, meaning service conditions, rate structures, and compliance histories can differ depending on where a property sits.
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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 of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 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
3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) | Organic | 12 | 2 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 8 | 3 |
| Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Radionuclides | 6 | 2 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 4 | 3 |
| Chlorine | Disinfectant | 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). 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 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
Housing age is a rough starting point, not an answer. Plainfield has a median build year of 2003, but any single home may be older or newer than that figure, may have had plumbing replaced, or may still have original fixtures. Lead can also come from a service line or older brass fittings, so a water test or a check of the utility's service line inventory says more about one address than the citywide build year does.
Most homes in Plainfield 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 Plainfield
Measured against the median home value, the estimated cost of fixing the issues flagged for Plainfield lands in the lowest of the three tiers this page uses.
Estimated remediation costs in Plainfield can be compared with local home values. The $300–$1,000 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 69% above the Illinois average.
Plainfield: 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.
Several limits apply to the lead numbers for Plainfield. The figure shown is an average of 90th-percentile results from ZIP codes in the city, and it is below 0.010 mg/L; the federal action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to an average like this one, and being below it does not make water free of lead. About 13% of local homes were built before 1986. A test at the home's own tap shows its level, and a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead reduction is an option if a test finds lead.
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 $550 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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