Data source: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19

ZipCheckup compares 38 ZIP codes across Springfield, IL. The area averages a grade D (52/100); 38 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.

Water quality varies significantly across Springfield, IL. We analyzed 38 ZIP codes to help you compare neighborhoods by water safety, lead risk, and EPA compliance.

City Overview: Grade D (52/100)

Grade	Neighborhoods	%
A	0	0%
B	0	0%
C	4	11%
D	34	89%
F	0	0%

Neighborhood Rankings

Every ZIP code in Springfield ranked by Home Safety Score:

Rank	ZIP Code	Score	Grade	Violations	Lead Risk
1	62701	58	C	9	No data
2	62711	58	C	9	No data
3	62712	58	C	9	No data
4	62761	58	C	9	No data
5	62702	53	D	9	No data
6	62703	53	D	9	No data
7	62704	53	D	9	No data
8	62707	53	D	9	No data
9	62705	51	D	9	No data
10	62706	51	D	9	No data
11	62708	51	D	9	No data
12	62713	51	D	9	No data
13	62715	51	D	9	No data
14	62716	51	D	9	No data
15	62719	51	D	9	No data
16	62721	51	D	9	No data
17	62722	51	D	9	No data
18	62723	51	D	9	No data
19	62726	51	D	9	No data
20	62736	51	D	9	No data
21	62739	51	D	9	No data
22	62746	51	D	9	No data
23	62756	51	D	9	No data
24	62757	51	D	9	No data
25	62762	51	D	9	No data
26	62763	51	D	9	No data
27	62764	51	D	9	No data
28	62765	51	D	9	No data
29	62766	51	D	9	No data
30	62767	51	D	9	No data
31	62769	51	D	9	No data
32	62776	51	D	9	No data
33	62777	51	D	9	No data
34	62781	51	D	9	No data
35	62786	51	D	9	No data
36	62791	51	D	9	No data
37	62794	51	D	9	No data
38	62796	51	D	9	No data

How Neighborhoods Compare

Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:

• 8 neighborhoods score better than county average
• 30 neighborhoods score worse than county average

EPA Violations

• 342 total violations across Springfield
• 0 health-based violations
• 38 of 38 ZIP codes have violations
• 0 ZIP codes exceed EPA lead action level

Top Contaminants

Contaminant	Violations	ZIPs
Contaminant 1006	114	38
Consumer Confidence Report Rule	114	38
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)	76	38
Surface Water Treatment Rule	38	38

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Springfield?

ZIP code 62701 has the highest safety score in Springfield at 58/100 (grade C). Check the full report for details.

Is Springfield water safe to drink?

Springfield has an average water safety score of 52/100 (D). Water quality varies by neighborhood — no ZIP codes currently exceed EPA lead limits. Always check your specific ZIP code.

Related Pages

• Springfield, IL city page
• Illinois state rankings
• All Illinois alerts

Data Sources

• EPA SDWIS
• U.S. Census Bureau

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