Merrillville, IN Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
2 ZIP codes · 4 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 2 ZIP codes across Merrillville, IN. The area averages a grade B (74/100); 1 ZIP code carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Merrillville, IN. We compared 2 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade B (74/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 1 | 100% |
| C | 0 | 0% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Merrillville ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46410 | 74 | B | 4 | 0.0030 mg/L |
| 2 | 46411 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 1 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 0 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 4 total violations across Merrillville
- 0 health-based violations
- 1 of 1 directly mapped ZIP record have violations
- 0 of 1 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | 2 | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 1 | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Merrillville?
ZIP code 46410 has the highest safety score in Merrillville at 74/100 (grade B). Check the full report for details.
Is Merrillville water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 1 directly mapped ZIP records, 4 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 1 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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