Schaumburg, IL: 18 Violations - Home Safety 72/100
7 ZIP codes · 8 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Schaumburg: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Based on current monitoring, Schaumburg holds an above-average drinking water safety record for IL - violations are infrequent and typically minor when they do appear.
How Schaumburg Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Schaumburg Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 18 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0034 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,086 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.18.
Water Systems Serving Schaumburg
Water supply in Schaumburg, IL follows a divided structure: 3 utilities account for the largest share of residential service out of 8 total systems, each managing its own distribution network and EPA reporting. Because these systems operate independently, rate decisions and compliance outcomes are determined separately.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 7 ZIP codes in Schaumburg, Illinois (population ~77,989), covering 8 community water systems serving approximately 351,879 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 4 of 7 ZIP codes.
4 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Schaumburg: B (72/100)
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
Schaumburg water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0034 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 4 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): 7 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 2032 | Other | 15 | 4 |
| Gross Beta | Radionuclides | 7 | 2 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 7 | 3 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 5 | 2 |
| Selenium | Inorganic | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60193 | C | 14 | 0 | Schaumburg |
| 60173 | B | 7 | 0 | Schaumburg |
| 60194 | B | 6 | 0 | Schaumburg |
| 60195 | B | 3 | 0 | Hoffman Estates |
All ZIP Codes in Schaumburg
- 60159
- 60168
- 60173 [B] - 7 violations
- 60193 [C] - 14 violations
- 60194 [B] - 6 violations
- 60195 [B] - 3 violations
- 60196
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 Schaumburg
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
Key Contaminants Detected in Schaumburg
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Schaumburg: Remediation Cost in Perspective
When estimated remediation is placed alongside median property values in Schaumburg, the resulting ratio is low - a finding consistent with a household financial perspective where documented issues can be addressed without a meaningful impact on overall equity position, making this market one of the more favorable contexts for remediation planning.
Remediation costs in Schaumburg are relatively low compared to home values. The $457–$1,829 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 69% above the Illinois average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Schaumburg
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.
Lead risk in Schaumburg appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Schaumburg
Historical NFIP data for Schaumburg contains 40 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $12,925. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 75% 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>$1,086</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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Schaumburg, IL