Palatine
EPA ID: IL0312340 · 70,875 people served · 13 ZIP codes
With a five-year violation-free history, Palatine delivers safe water to 70,875 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Palatine Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
Service Area Demographics
The Palatine serves a community with a median household income of $110,938 and an estimated 280,912 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 44% 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?
Palatine'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.
About 1% of homes in Cook County, Illinois rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Palatine (EPA ID: IL0312340) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 70,875 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 13 ZIP codes across 6 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: D (49/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60038 | 0.015 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 60055 | 0.015 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 60067 | 0.015 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 60074 | 0.015 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 60078 | 0.015 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 60094 | 0.015 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 60095 | 0.015 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 8 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 5 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
- 60004 — Arlington Heights
- 60005 — Arlington Heights
- 60008 — Rolling Meadows
- 60010 — Barrington
- 60038 — Palatine
- 60055 — Palatine
- 60067 — Palatine
- 60074 — Palatine
- 60078 — Palatine
- 60089 — Buffalo Grove
- 60094 — Palatine
- 60095 — Palatine
- 60173 — Schaumburg
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Palatine (IL0312340) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Palatine water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Palatine has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Palatine serve?
Palatine serves approximately 70,875 people across 13 ZIP codes in Illinois.
Where does Palatine get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
Test your water
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Palatine (EPA ID: IL0312340) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.