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Osgood, IN: 4 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
Zone 2
County Radon Potential (Moderate)
$183K
Median Home Value
$500
Est. Remediation (0.3% of home value)

What You Should Know About Osgood Water

  • Your city's water systems recorded 4 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.002 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 75% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.14.

Who Supplies Your Water in Osgood

When a city is linked to 2 water systems, as Osgood, IN is in federal records, water in one neighborhood may come from a different system than in another. The 2 systems with the largest reported populations are shown below, and their compliance records are kept separately, so a violation logged for one does not describe the others.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Osgood, Indiana, covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 4,289 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Water Sources

Osgood water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0020 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Consumer Confidence Rule Reporting 8 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
47037 — 4 0 Osgood Water Department

All ZIP Codes in Osgood

  • 47037 - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Health Outcomes in Osgood

11.2%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
12.5%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
17.6%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 11.2% ↑
Diabetes 12.5% ↑
Mental Health 17.6% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Top Contaminants in Osgood Water

Consumer Confidence Rule 8 violations
Reporting

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Housing & Infrastructure in Osgood

1952
Median Build Year
75%
Built Before 1986
59%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 75% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Ask the water utility whether your address in Osgood has a lead service line; its inventory can answer what a median build year of 1952 cannot.

1952
Median Year Built
75%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
59%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (59%) 1970–1986 (16%) Post-1986 (25%)

Over half of homes in Osgood were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Osgood Homeowners

This section sets two area figures side by side for Osgood: the median home value and an estimated remediation cost. Here the estimate equals no more than 1% of that value, which places the city in the low tier; it is an area estimate, and the cost for any one property can be higher or lower.

Median Home Value
$183,200
Est. Remediation
$500
Remediation as % of home value 0.3%

Estimated remediation costs in Osgood can be compared with local home values. The $300–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 3% above the Indiana average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Osgood

75%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.002
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many violations are on record for water systems serving Osgood?
EPA records list 4 EPA violations for Osgood water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Osgood water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Osgood is 0.002 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How many water systems serve Osgood?
Our records map 2 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Osgood. The related population figure in our data is approximately 4,289 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Osgood?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Osgood: $500; modeled range $300 to $800. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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