Seelyville, IN Water Safety: 83/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
EPA compliance records for Seelyville tell a largely clear story: violation rates are low, health-based exceedances are uncommon, and the city's grade puts it well above average within IN.
How Seelyville Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
What You Should Know About Seelyville Water
- Average lead level: 0.003 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $400 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 14.69 — above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Seelyville
The structure of water supply in Seelyville, IN is straightforward: one utility provides the bulk of residential service among 1 tracked system, concentrating rate-setting and infrastructure decisions under a single organization.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Seelyville, Indiana, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 6,393 people.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Seelyville — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Seelyville: B (83/100)
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
Seelyville water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0030 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47878 | B | Seelyville Water Works | 6,393 |
All ZIP Codes in Seelyville
- 47878 [B]
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.
Health Outcomes in Seelyville
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
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Seelyville
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 Seelyville 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.
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