Palatine, IL Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
7 ZIP codes · 34 EPA violations on record for mapped water systems
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); water systems associated with 2 ZIP codes have 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
Mapped ZIP codes 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
- 34 total violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to Palatine ZIP codes (each system counted once; includes small systems beyond the city utility)
- 0 health-based violation records in the available EPA data
- 2 of 2 directly mapped ZIP records are mapped to water systems with recorded violations
- 0 of 2 ZIP records with known lead status are served by a system whose 90th-percentile lead result exceeded the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | 8 | 2 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | 4 | 2 |
| Diquat | 3 | 1 |
| Public Notice Rule | 2 | 1 |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which ZIP code in Palatine has the highest home safety score?
ZIP code 60067 has the highest safety score among scored ZIP codes 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, 34 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
Reporting periods vary by source; the page metadata identifies this materialization.