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Scott Air Force Base, IL: 2 Violations - Home Safety 83/100

1 ZIP code · 3 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Scott Air Force Base: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

Within Scott Air Force Base, IL, the available records add up to an upper-tier grade; that grade describes records, not the water at a given faucet.

How Scott Air Force Base Compares

Scott Air Force Base83/100
Illinois avg68/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
B · 83
Avg Safety Score
Zone 2
County Radon Potential (Moderate)
$500
Est. Remediation

Scott Air Force Base Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 2 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.003 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 30% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.66.

Water Systems Serving Scott Air Force Base

Federal records list 3 water systems tied to Scott Air Force Base, IL. Of those, 3 are the primary providers, meaning service conditions, rate structures, and compliance histories can differ depending on where a property sits.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Scott Air Force Base, Illinois (population ~5,606), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 184,750 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. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Scott Air Force Base: B (83/100)

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

Scott Air Force Base water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0030 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
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 1
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
62225 B 2 0 American Water Oper and Maintenance, Llc

All ZIP Codes in Scott Air Force Base

  • 62225 [B] - 2 violations

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

CDC Health Data for Scott Air Force Base

11.1%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
13.1%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
16.9%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

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

Asthma 11.1% ↑
Diabetes 13.1% ↑
Mental Health 16.9% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Key Contaminants Detected in Scott Air Force Base

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.06 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.08 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

How Old Is Scott Air Force Base's Housing Stock?

2009
Median Build Year
30%
Built Before 1986
15%
Built Before 1970
PEX or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

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

Buyers and renters in Scott Air Force Base can ask a simple question of any home: was it built before 1986? The citywide median of 2009 will not answer it.

2009
Median Year Built
30%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
15%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (15%) 1970–1986 (15%) Post-1986 (70%)

Most homes in Scott Air Force Base 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.

Protecting Children from Lead in Scott Air Force Base

30%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.003
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

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.

No safe blood lead level in children has been identified, according to CDC, so an area average under 0.010 mg/L does not rule out exposure at home. In Scott Air Force Base, 30% of homes were 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 Scott Air Force Base, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Scott Air Force Base, IL?
Scott Air Force Base has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100 (Grade B) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 2 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving Scott Air Force Base?
EPA records list 2 EPA violations for Scott Air Force Base water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Scott Air Force Base water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Scott Air Force Base is 0.003 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Scott Air Force Base compare to Illinois average?
Scott Air Force Base has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100, which is at or above the Illinois state average of 68/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Scott Air Force Base?
Our records map 3 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Scott Air Force Base. The related population figure in our data is approximately 5,606 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Scott Air Force Base?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Scott Air Force Base: $500; modeled range $300 to $800. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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