Decatur, IL Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
6 ZIP codes · 18 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 6 ZIP codes across Decatur, IL. The area averages a grade C (64/100); 4 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Decatur, IL. We compared 6 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade C (64/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 4 | 100% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Decatur ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62523 | 66 | C | 1 | 0.0026 mg/L |
| 2 | 62522 | 65 | C | 2 | 0.0026 mg/L |
| 3 | 62526 | 64 | C | 3 | 0.0026 mg/L |
| 4 | 62521 | 60 | C | 12 | 0.0028 mg/L |
| 5 | 62524 | — | — | — | No data |
| 6 | 62525 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 2 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 2 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 18 total violations across Decatur
- 9 health-based violations
- 4 of 4 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 4 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 8 | 1 |
| Contaminant 1009 | 4 | 4 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | 3 | 2 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | 2 | 2 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Decatur?
ZIP code 62523 has the highest safety score in Decatur at 66/100 (grade C). Check the full report for details.
Is Decatur water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 4 directly mapped ZIP records, 18 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 4 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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