Illinois — 2nd District
119th Congress · 108 ZIP codes · Avg score 58/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-07-19
Data: EPA SDWIS / Census 119th Congress Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup tracks water safety for 108 ZIP codes in Illinois's 2nd District: the district earns a grade C (58/100). 394 EPA violations on record, 43 health-based.
Top Contaminants
ZIP Codes in This District
100 ZIP codes tracked in Illinois's 2nd District. Showing top 50 by safety score.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60468 | Peotone | 83 | B | 0 |
| 2 | 60917 | Buckingham | 83 | B | 0 |
| 3 | 60922 | Chebanse | 81 | B | 1 |
| 4 | 60401 | Beecher | 80 | B | 3 |
| 5 | 60449 | Monee | 79 | B | 5 |
| 6 | 60466 | Park Forest | 78 | B | 0 |
| 7 | 60412 | Chicago Heights | 77 | B | 3 |
| 8 | 60425 | Glenwood | 76 | B | 4 |
| 9 | 60478 | Country Club Hills | 76 | B | 1 |
| 10 | 60944 | Hopkins Park | 76 | B | 12 |
| 11 | 60417 | Crete | 75 | B | 3 |
| 12 | 60461 | Olympia Fields | 74 | B | 6 |
| 13 | 60475 | Steger | 74 | B | 2 |
| 14 | 60827 | Riverdale | 74 | B | 1 |
| 15 | 60406 | Blue Island | 73 | B | 9 |
| 16 | 60422 | Flossmoor | 70 | B | 3 |
| 17 | 60443 | Matteson | 70 | B | 7 |
| 18 | 60942 | Hoopeston | 70 | B | 0 |
| 19 | 60973 | Wellington | 70 | B | 0 |
| 20 | 61741 | Forrest | 70 | B | 0 |
| 21 | 60476 | Thornton | 69 | C | 3 |
| 22 | 60927 | Clifton | 68 | C | 3 (2 health) |
| 23 | 60938 | Gilman | 68 | C | 2 |
| 24 | 60901 | Kankakee | 67 | C | 8 (1 health) |
| 25 | 60955 | Onarga | 67 | C | 4 |
| 26 | 60963 | Rossville | 67 | C | 4 |
| 27 | 60473 | South Holland | 66 | C | 6 (2 health) |
| 28 | 60617 | Chicago | 66 | C | 19 (1 health) |
| 29 | 60633 | Chicago | 66 | C | 19 (1 health) |
| 30 | 60918 | Buckley | 66 | C | 0 |
| 31 | 60928 | Crescent City | 66 | C | 0 |
| 32 | 60936 | Gibson City | 66 | C | 1 |
| 33 | 60946 | Kempton | 66 | C | 1 |
| 34 | 60957 | Paxton | 66 | C | 1 |
| 35 | 61769 | Saunemin | 66 | C | 0 |
| 36 | 61844 | Fithian | 65 | C | 3 |
| 37 | 61858 | Oakwood | 65 | C | 1 |
| 38 | 60426 | Harvey | 64 | C | 3 |
| 39 | 60911 | Ashkum | 64 | C | 8 (1 health) |
| 40 | 60411 | Chicago Heights | 63 | C | 3 |
| 41 | 60484 | University Park | 63 | C | 0 |
| 42 | 60920 | Campus | 63 | C | 3 |
| 43 | 60935 | Essex | 63 | C | 11 (4 health) |
| 44 | 60940 | Grant Park | 63 | C | 0 |
| 45 | 60941 | Herscher | 63 | C | 1 |
| 46 | 61832 | Danville | 63 | C | 1 |
| 47 | 61834 | Danville | 63 | C | 1 |
| 48 | 60471 | Richton Park | 62 | C | 6 |
| 49 | 60953 | Milford | 62 | C | 7 |
| 50 | 60929 | Cullom | 61 | C | 2 |
Overview
Illinois's 2nd District encompasses 108 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is C (58/100).
394 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 43 are health-based violations. About 72% of tracked ZIP codes have at least one violation.
Top Contaminants
The most frequently cited water quality issues in this district:
- Surface Water Treatment Rule - 109 violations
- Stage 1 DBP Rule - 61 violations
- Stage 2 DBP Rule - 38 violations
- Lead and Copper Rule - 34 violations
- Consumer Confidence Report Rule - 32 violations
Housing Context
Homes in this district were built on average around 1958 (~68 years old). Older homes may have lead pipes or solder - consider a water filter if your home predates 1986.
Lead Alert: 5 ZIP codes in this district exceed the EPA action level for lead. Consider using a certified lead-removal filter.
Data Sources
- Water quality violations: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Congressional district boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau, 119th Congress
- Housing age: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey
Updated daily. Data covers 108 ZIP codes in Illinois's 2nd District.