ZipCheckup grade for 60463: C.

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Health Violations Found
C 64

Palos Heights, IL (60463): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 64/100

EPA data combined for 7 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Palos Heights)

Health Violations Found

Health-based violation records by water system:

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 60463 in Palos Heights, IL contain 20 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 1 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score
C 64/100
Water Quality Issues 1 health-based violation
Lead Risk Below action level Below the reporting limit, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2023-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 25 claims
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 1 health-based violation and 19 non-health-based (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
  • Flood 25 cumulative NFIP claim records. Check the current FEMA map for a specific address.
Contaminant Summary
Health Violations
20 violations 1 health-based
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record Consumer Confidence Report: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
C
ZIP-level Home Safety model score: 64 / 100
Bottom 23% of U.S. ZIP codes
7
Water Systems
15,500
People Served
1
Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0
Surface water
Water Source
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate
$344K
Median Home Value134% above state median ($147K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: 64/100

This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
34/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
100/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
50/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
75/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
67/100
Indoor environment
50/100
Outdoor environment
75/100

Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.

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Safety & Health (7) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 60463 in Palos Heights, Illinois is mapped to the water system Palos Heights (EPA ID: IL0312370). This system provides water to approximately 15,500 people from surface water sources.

There are 7 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Palos Heights IL0312370 15,500 Surface water
Worth IL0313360 10,970 Surface water
Crestwood IL0310600 10,826 Surface water
Il American-midwest Palos IL0317050 126 Groundwater
Orland Park IL0312310 58,020 Surface water

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Palos Heights (IL0312370) on EPA.gov.

5 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records

Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 60463 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.

The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.

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Environmental Hazards (11) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (6) MODERATE

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Cost & Community (9) HIGH

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Palos Heights has 25 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 60463 was built around 1976. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.

Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home

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Window Replacement

The median build year of homes in Palos Heights is 1976; check the age and condition of your own windows. ENERGY STAR windows can save $101–$583/year on energy bills.

Typical cost: Window replacement: typically $300–$800 per window installed

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Roofing Inspection & Repair

Homes built around 1976 may be on their second or third roof. A professional inspection can catch damage before leaks start.

Typical cost: Roof inspection: typically $75–$300; repairs $300–$1,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 60463 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 20 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 60463 (primary system: Palos Heights), including 1 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 60463's water come from?

The recorded water source for Palos Heights, a system mapped to ZIP code 60463, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 15,500 people.

How does Palos Heights water compare to the national average?

Palos Heights's Home Safety Score ranks lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes, and lower than 75% of ZIP codes within Illinois.

How can I get my water tested in Palos Heights?

If Palos Heights supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

What is the radon risk for 60463?

60463 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Cook County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 60463?

FEMA records contain 25 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 60463; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is C, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Palos Heights, IL (60463): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 64/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/60463/
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Page version: October 2026.

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