Muncie, IN: 7 Violations — 65/100 (2026)
7 ZIP codes · 9 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Muncie's water quality grade in IN reflects a middle-ground assessment — service areas range from fully compliant to violation-flagged in current EPA records.
How Muncie Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Water Quality Map: Muncie, IN
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Distribution of water safety grades across Muncie.
Muncie Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 7 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.002 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,714 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 14.11 — above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Muncie
Residential addresses in Muncie, IN are served by 3 primary water providers out of 9 systems in federal records. Each system maintains separate infrastructure and files its own EPA compliance reports, so service conditions are not uniform across the city.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 7 ZIP codes in Muncie, Indiana, covering 9 community water systems serving approximately 88,348 people.
7 of 7 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Muncie: C (65/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Muncie water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0020 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 7 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | Inorganic | 8 | 7 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47302 | C | 1 | 0 | Indiana American Water - Muncie |
| 47303 | C | 1 | 0 | Indiana American Water - Muncie |
| 47304 | C | 1 | 0 | Indiana American Water - Muncie |
| 47305 | C | 1 | 0 | Indiana American Water - Muncie |
| 47306 | C | 1 | 0 | Indiana American Water - Muncie |
| 47307 | C | 1 | 0 | Indiana American Water - Muncie |
| 47308 | C | 1 | 0 | Indiana American Water - Muncie |
All ZIP Codes in Muncie
- 47302 [C] — 1 violation
- 47303 [C] — 1 violation
- 47304 [C] — 1 violation
- 47305 [C] — 1 violation
- 47306 [C] — 1 violation
- 47307 [C] — 1 violation
- 47308 [C] — 1 violation
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.
CDC Health Data for Muncie
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Key Contaminants Detected in Muncie
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Muncie: Remediation Cost in Perspective
While Muncie homeowners face a manageable path to remediation, the equity share sits in the moderate tier — a signal that proactive budgeting matters more here than in lower-ratio markets.
Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Muncie. The estimated $1,143–$2,271 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 40% below the Indiana average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Muncie
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Lead risk in Muncie appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Climate-Related Water Risk for Muncie
NFIP records stretching across multiple decades show Muncie accumulating 170 claims and carrying 43% of its ZIP codes inside FEMA flood zones — evidence of meaningful exposure that extends beyond isolated incidents. The mechanisms linking flooding to water quality haven't changed: treatment facilities can be overwhelmed, wells can be infiltrated, and distribution systems can experience backflow. For a community at this exposure level, those mechanisms shift from hypothetical to periodically relevant.
Muncie has a moderate flood history with 170 FEMA claims averaging $8,529 per payout. 43% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,714</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
What You Can Do in Muncie
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages — your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
- Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Lead can reduce the most common contaminant found in Muncie's water.
- Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.
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