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Santa Claus, IN: 7 Violations - Home Safety 79/100

1 ZIP code · 3 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Santa Claus: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

Based on available records, Santa Claus, IN holds an A or B ZipCheckup grade.

How Santa Claus Compares

Santa Claus79/100
Indiana avg64/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
B · 79
Avg Safety Score
Zone 2
County Radon Potential (Moderate)
$249K
Median Home Value

What You Should Know About Santa Claus Water

  • Your city's water systems recorded 7 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.005 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 30% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.69.

Who Supplies Your Water in Santa Claus

The 3 largest of 3 systems connected with Santa Claus, IN are listed below.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Santa Claus, Indiana (population ~2,881), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 5,978 people region-wide. 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.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Santa Claus: B (79/100)

Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:

Factor What It Measures
Water Quality EPA violations and compliance history
PFAS MCL Screen UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs
Radon Risk EPA radon zone classification
Annual AQI EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days

Water Sources

Santa Claus water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0050 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 10 1
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 1
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
47579 B 7 0 Santa Claus Water Utility

All ZIP Codes in Santa Claus

  • 47579 [B] - 7 violations

Data Sources

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

Health Outcomes in Santa Claus

10.9%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
13.4%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
16.9%
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 10.9% ↑
Diabetes 13.4% ↑
Mental Health 16.9% ↑

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

Top Contaminants in Santa Claus Water

Consumer Confidence Rule 10 violations
Reporting
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.06 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.08 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL

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

Housing & Infrastructure in Santa Claus

1995
Median Build Year
30%
Built Before 1986
7%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.

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

Housing Age Profile

Santa Claus's housing spans eras before and after 1986; its median build year is 1995.

1995
Median Year Built
30%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
7%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (7%) 1970–1986 (23%) Post-1986 (70%)

Most homes in Santa Claus were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Santa Claus

30%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.005
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.

Homes built before 1986 are more likely to have lead pipes, fixtures or solder, and census figures put that share of Santa Claus housing at about 30%. The lead figure used here, an average of ZIP-level 90th-percentile results, sits under 0.010 mg/L. Neither number shows what flows from a particular family's faucet; a test of that faucet is the only direct measure.

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

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Santa Claus, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Santa Claus, IN?
Santa Claus has an average Home Safety Score of 79/100 (Grade B) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 7 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving Santa Claus?
EPA records list 7 EPA violations for Santa Claus water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Santa Claus water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Santa Claus is 0.005 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 does Santa Claus compare to Indiana average?
Santa Claus has an average Home Safety Score of 79/100, which is at or above the Indiana state average of 64/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Santa Claus?
Our records map 3 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Santa Claus. The related population figure in our data is approximately 2,881 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
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