Smithton, IL: 9 Violations - Home Safety 79/100
1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Smithton: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Water utilities in Smithton have maintained a consistent compliance record over recent monitoring periods - the city's above-average grade in IL reflects low violation rates and no systemic health concerns flagged in current data.
How Smithton Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Smithton Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 9 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.005 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 23% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $900 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.66 - above typical levels.
Smithton's Water Providers
With 3 utilities splitting service in Smithton, IL, water accountability is distributed across 5 systems on the federal record.
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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 lead level (90th percentile): 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
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 8 | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | 1 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 4 | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 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). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
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
Housing age matters for water quality because lead solder was widely used in plumbing until the 1986 federal ban. Smithton's median build year of 1992 suggests a majority of homes were constructed under the newer standard - a meaningful factor when assessing household-level lead risk from tap water.
Most homes in Smithton 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.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Smithton
At current valuations, Smithton sits in the low remediation-share tier - the equity impact of fixing documented issues is proportionally minor.
Remediation costs in Smithton are relatively low compared to home values. The $300–$1,600 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 44% above the Illinois average.
Smithton: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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.
Locally, Smithton's indicators line up: aggregate readings pass under the regulatory benchmark and the pre-rule housing footprint at 23% keeps lead in a background position.
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