Smithton, IL: 9 Violations - Home Safety 79/100
1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Smithton: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
In ZipCheckup's scoring, Smithton, IL lands in the A-B grade tier.
How Smithton Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Smithton Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 9 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.005 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 23% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.66.
Smithton's Water Providers
Multiple utilities show up for Smithton, IL: 3 are listed here out of 5 tracked federally.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Smithton, Illinois (population ~4,187), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 146,497 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 Smithton: B (79/100)
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
Smithton water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0050 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 8 | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 4 | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62285 | B | 9 | 0 | Smithton |
All ZIP Codes in Smithton
- 62285 [B] - 9 violations
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.
Smithton 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 Smithton's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Smithton 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
Whether your home in Smithton was built before or after 1986 matters more than the citywide median of 1992, because the 1986 federal lead restrictions cover plumbing installed after that point.
Most homes in Smithton 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 Smithton
Of the three cost-context tiers - low, moderate and elevated - Smithton is in the low one.
Estimated remediation costs in Smithton can be compared with local home values. The $300–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 44% above the Illinois average.
Smithton: 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.
Pre-1986 construction accounts for about 23% of Smithton homes; older plumbing in any of them can still add lead at the tap.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Smithton, IL