Scott Air Force Base, IL Water Safety: 83/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 3 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
In current tracking cycles, Scott Air Force Base records above-average water quality outcomes for IL; compliance history over recent years shows few departures from federal standards and no systemic failures across its water systems.
How Scott Air Force Base Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Scott Air Force Base Water: The Quick Version
- Average lead level: 0.001 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 30% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $900 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.66 — above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Scott Air Force Base
Scott Air Force Base, IL draws its residential water from 3 separate providers among the 3 federally tracked systems. Each operates independently, with its own infrastructure, rate structure, and compliance record.
Overview
We track water quality and 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.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Scott Air Force Base — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Scott Air Force Base: B (83/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Scott Air Force Base water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0010 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62225 | B | American Water Oper and Maintenance, Llc | 6,779 |
All ZIP Codes in Scott Air Force Base
- 62225 [B]
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
Updated daily.
CDC Health Data for Scott Air Force Base
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
How Old Is Scott Air Force Base's Housing Stock?
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
Two regulatory milestones define plumbing-era risk in residential housing: 1970, when lead pipes were still commonly installed for service lines, and 1986, when lead solder was banned from new copper plumbing. A median build year of 2009 places Scott Air Force Base in the middle zone between those thresholds — with a meaningful share of housing predating both cutoffs. The distribution shown above breaks out those eras explicitly, clarifying where concentrated risk sits across the residential inventory.
Most homes in Scott Air Force Base 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.
Protecting Children from Lead in Scott Air Force Base
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.
Pre-rule stock in Scott Air Force Base accounts for 30% of the inventory — a modest fraction — and citywide samples land safely beneath the federal action mark.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
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