Bedford Park
EPA ID: IL0310120 · 602 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Bedford Park (IL0310120): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Water monitoring for Bedford Park: clean, five years, 602 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Bedford Park Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Bedford Park serves a community with a median household income of $89,191 and an estimated 58,250 residents across its service area. Approximately 91% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 46% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Bedford Park's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Illinois
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Bedford Park (EPA ID: IL0310120) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 602 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 60638 in Chicago.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by IL or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 60638 - Chicago
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Bedford Park (IL0310120) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bedford Park water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Bedford Park in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Bedford Park serve?
Bedford Park serves approximately 602 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.
Where does Bedford Park get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Bedford Park Water Quality Report, IL. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/il0310120/
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