Terre Haute, IN: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 62/100
10 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Terre Haute: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Recent monitoring in Terre Haute shows middle-tier safety for IN - some systems are clean; others have logged EPA violations.
How Terre Haute Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Terre Haute, IN
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Safety grade breakdown for Terre Haute's 6 ZIP codes.
Key Facts for Terre Haute Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 40 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.002 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $2,020 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 14.69 - above typical levels.
Terre Haute's Water Providers
In Terre Haute, IN, residential water supply is distributed across multiple utilities rather than concentrated in one. The 3 leading providers out of 5 tracked systems each control their own infrastructure, file separate EPA compliance reports, and set independent rate schedules.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 10 ZIP codes in Terre Haute, Indiana, covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 92,927 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 6 of 10 ZIP codes.
3 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (50%) have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Terre Haute: C (62/100)
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
Terre Haute water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0020 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 6 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 6 | 1 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 4 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 4 | 1 |
| Contaminant 2005 | Other | 3 | 2 |
| Contaminant 2010 | Other | 3 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47803 | C | 28 | 0 | Indiana American Water - Terre Haute |
| 47805 | C | 28 | 0 | Indiana American Water - Terre Haute |
| 47802 | C | 12 | 1 | Indiana American Water - Terre Haute |
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47804 | C | Indiana American Water - Terre Haute | 67,765 |
| 47807 | C | Indiana American Water - Terre Haute | 67,765 |
| 47809 | C | Indiana American Water - Terre Haute | 67,765 |
All ZIP Codes in Terre Haute
- 47801
- 47802 [C] - 12 violations ⚠
- 47803 [C] - 28 violations
- 47804 [C]
- 47805 [C] - 28 violations
- 47807 [C]
- 47808
- 47809 [C]
- 47811
- 47812
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
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Terre Haute Community Health Snapshot
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
What's in Terre Haute's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Terre Haute
While Terre Haute 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 Terre Haute. The estimated $1,030–$3,260 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 18% below the Indiana average.
Terre Haute: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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 Terre Haute 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.
Terre Haute: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Terre Haute contains 570 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $29,760. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 50% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
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. The <strong>$2,020</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
What You Can Do in Terre Haute
- 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 Stage 1 DBP Rule can reduce the most common contaminant found in Terre Haute'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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