Palatine, IL Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
7 ZIP codes · 38 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 7 ZIP codes across Palatine, IL. The area averages a grade B (72/100); 2 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Palatine, IL. We compared 7 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 B (72/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 1 | 100% |
| C | 0 | 0% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Palatine ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60067 | 72 | B | 7 | 0.0075 mg/L |
| 2 | 60038 | — | — | — | No data |
| 3 | 60055 | — | — | — | No data |
| 4 | 60074 | — | — | 31 | 0.0092 mg/L |
| 5 | 60078 | — | — | — | No data |
| 6 | 60094 | — | — | — | No data |
| 7 | 60095 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 1 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 0 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 38 total violations across Palatine
- 0 health-based violations
- 2 of 2 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 2 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Beta | 8 | 2 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | 4 | 2 |
| Contaminant 2032 | 3 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | 2 | 1 |
| PFOA | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Palatine?
ZIP code 60067 has the highest safety score in Palatine at 72/100 (grade B). Check the full report for details.
Is Palatine water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 2 directly mapped ZIP records, 38 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 2 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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