Illinois — 8th District
119th Congress · 37 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-07-19
Data: EPA SDWIS / Census 119th Congress Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup tracks water safety for 37 ZIP codes in Illinois's 8th District: the district earns a grade C (66/100). 124 EPA violations on record, 5 health-based.
Top Contaminants
ZIP Codes in This District
37 ZIP codes tracked in Illinois's 8th District.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60179 | Hoffman Estates | 83 | B | 0 |
| 2 | 60192 | Hoffman Estates | 83 | B | 0 |
| 3 | 60116 | Carol Stream | 81 | B | 2 |
| 4 | 60197 | Carol Stream | 81 | B | 2 |
| 5 | 60017 | Des Plaines | 79 | B | 3 |
| 6 | 60019 | Des Plaines | 79 | B | 3 |
| 7 | 60169 | Hoffman Estates | 78 | B | 0 |
| 8 | 60172 | Roselle | 77 | B | 2 |
| 9 | 60008 | Rolling Meadows | 76 | B | 1 |
| 10 | 60108 | Bloomingdale | 76 | B | 1 |
| 11 | 60107 | Streamwood | 75 | B | 1 |
| 12 | 60143 | Itasca | 73 | B | 0 |
| 13 | 60159 | Schaumburg | 73 | B | 5 |
| 14 | 60168 | Schaumburg | 73 | B | 5 |
| 15 | 60173 | Schaumburg | 73 | B | 5 |
| 16 | 60194 | Schaumburg | 73 | B | 5 |
| 17 | 60196 | Schaumburg | 73 | B | 5 |
| 18 | 60188 | Carol Stream | 71 | B | 2 |
| 19 | 60656 | Chicago | 71 | B | 19 (1 health) |
| 20 | 60136 | Gilberts | 70 | B | 0 |
| 21 | 60007 | Elk Grove Village | 68 | C | 2 |
| 22 | 60125 | Carol Stream | 68 | C | 2 |
| 23 | 60193 | Schaumburg | 68 | C | 5 |
| 24 | 60110 | Carpentersville | 65 | C | 0 |
| 25 | 60122 | Carol Stream | 64 | C | 2 |
| 26 | 60157 | Medinah | 63 | C | 0 |
| 27 | 60016 | Des Plaines | 59 | C | 3 |
| 28 | 60177 | South Elgin | 56 | C | 4 (1 health) |
| 29 | 60191 | Wood Dale | 56 | C | 2 |
| 30 | 60174 | Saint Charles | 54 | D | 1 |
| 31 | 60038 | Palatine | 50 | D | 0 |
| 32 | 60055 | Palatine | 50 | D | 0 |
| 33 | 60118 | Dundee | 50 | D | 0 |
| 34 | 60074 | Palatine | 48 | D | 0 |
| 35 | 60124 | Elgin | 41 | D | 14 (1 health) |
| 36 | 60123 | Elgin | 36 | F | 14 (1 health) |
| 37 | 60121 | Elgin | 28 | F | 14 (1 health) |
Overview
Illinois's 8th District encompasses 37 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is C (66/100).
124 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 5 are health-based violations. About 70% 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 - 32 violations
- Gross Beta - 18 violations
- Stage 2 DBP Rule - 14 violations
- Stage 1 DBP Rule - 10 violations
- Consumer Confidence Report Rule - 9 violations
Housing Context
Homes in this district were built on average around 1980 (~46 years old). Older homes may have lead pipes or solder - consider a water filter if your home predates 1986.
Lead Alert: 3 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 37 ZIP codes in Illinois's 8th District.