CITY REPORT IL 1 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Wasco, IL: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 64/100

Name: Water Quality Data for Wasco, IL
Creator: ZipCheckup
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1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Wasco: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Drilling into federal monitoring figures for Wasco in IL, the pattern is middle-of-the-road - some utilities have documented MCL exceedances or treatment technique violations in recent years, while others have operated without a single flag, making the city's grade a genuine average rather than a rounded-down high.

How Wasco Compares

Wasco64/100

Illinois avg68/100

National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

ZIPs with Violations

C · 64

Avg Safety Score

Zone 1

Radon Risk (High)

$1,200

Est. Remediation

Key Facts for Wasco Residents

Your city's water systems recorded 7 violations in the past 5 years.
Average lead level: 0.0015 mg/L.
Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
CDC health risk index: 11.61.

Wasco's Water Providers

2 water utilities share the residential service territory in Wasco, IL - out of 2 total systems in federal records.

Wasco Sd
Serves ~4,000 people 3 violations

C
Prairie Path Water Company-ferson Creek
Serves ~1,134 people 4 violations

C

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Wasco, Illinois (population ~5), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 5,134 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. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Wasco: C (64/100)

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

Wasco water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0015 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 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant	Category	Violations	ZIPs Affected
Gross Beta	Radionuclides	4	1
Combined Radium	Radionuclides	2	1
Stage 2 DBP Rule	Treatment Technique	2	1
Lead and Copper Rule	Treatment Technique	2	1
Consumer Confidence Report Rule	Reporting	2	1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code	Safety Score	Violations	Health-Based	System
60183	C	7	1	Wasco Sd

All ZIP Codes in Wasco

60183 [C] - 7 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.

Wasco Community Health Snapshot

9.3%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

11.5%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

15%

Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 9.3% ↓

Diabetes 11.5% ↑

Mental Health 15% ↑

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

What's in Wasco's Water?

Gross Beta 4 violations

Radionuclides · EPA limit: 50 pCi/L

Combined Radium 2 violations

Radionuclides · EPA limit: 5 pCi/L

Bone cancer risk

Stage 2 DBP Rule 2 violations

Treatment Technique

Disinfection byproduct exposure risk

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

Wasco: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

0.0015

mg/L Avg Lead (Limit: 0.015)

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 Wasco 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.

What You Can Do in Wasco

Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Gross Beta can reduce the most common contaminant found in Wasco's water.
Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Wasco, IL

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant data, and water system grades

7 EPA violations

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Air Quality

AQI data, wildfire smoke risk, mold risk, and health tips

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Home Safety

Composite safety score, remediation costs, equity trap analysis

64/100 safety score

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Infrastructure

Water system age, source indicators, and CO/gas safety

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Wasco, IL?

Wasco has an average Home Safety Score of 64/100 (Grade C) under model 4.0.0. The score combines EPA SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AQI, and is published only when all required domains are observed. 7 EPA violations have been recorded. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.

How many water violations does Wasco have?

Wasco water systems have a total of 7 EPA violations, including 1 health-based violation. Violations are tracked across 1 ZIP code.

Does Wasco water have lead?

The average 90th-percentile lead level in Wasco is 0.0015 mg/L. This is below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.

How does Wasco compare to Illinois average?

Wasco has an average Home Safety Score of 64/100, which is below the Illinois state average of 68/100 for the same model series.

How many water systems serve Wasco?

Wasco is served by 2 public water systems across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 5 people.

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Wasco?

Estimated remediation costs in Wasco average $1,200 per household, ranging from $800 to $1,500. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.

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