Historical Compliance Records IN 2 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Grabill Water Works

EPA ID: IN5202006 ยท 1,163 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Grabill Water Works (IN5202006): 2 health-based violations recorded since 2021. 6 violations on file at Grabill Water Works, none open; 1,163 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,163
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
6
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0586 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2026-06-30) - Above EPA Action Level
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
3
Contaminants Flagged
$258K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Grabill Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$93,682
Median Household Income
16,753
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
41%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Grabill Water Works have a median household income of $93,682 and about 16,753 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 41% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Grabill Water Works's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 78% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Indiana

Clay City Water Works
1,152 people
9 violations
6 violations
0 violations
0 violations
Remington Water Works
1,182 people
25 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Water Filtration
Lead Pipe Replacement $3,450
Water Filtration $375
Total Estimated Cost $3,825

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Lead Exposure - Child Lifetime Cost $10,000

Per affected child (estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,780
10 years
$15,560
20 years
$31,120

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,825 (one-time) vs. $15,560 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Grabill Water Works (EPA ID: IN5202006) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 1,163 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 6 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 1, 2024 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 4 Yes
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
TTHM Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0586 mg/L Yes 2026-06-30
Lead exceeds EPA action level in at least one sampling location. Consider using a certified NSF/ANSI 53 or NSF/ANSI 58 filter rated for lead removal.

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

4 of 4 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.

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

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by IN or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Grabill Water Works (IN5202006) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grabill Water Works water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Grabill Water Works; its 6 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Grabill Water Works serve?

Grabill Water Works serves approximately 1,163 people across 4 ZIP codes in Indiana.

Where does Grabill Water Works get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 6 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Grabill Water Works serve? ▼
Grabill Water Works serves approximately 1,163 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Grabill Water Works's water source? ▼
Grabill Water Works draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Grabill Water Works's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0586 mg/L (sample period ending 2026-06-30). This exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. A lead-certified filter is recommended, especially for homes with young children.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Grabill Water Works? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Grabill Water Works have a median household income of $93,682 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 41% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Grabill Water Works get its water? ▼
Grabill Water Works's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Grabill Water Works (IN): 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/in5202006/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Grabill Water Works (EPA ID: IN5202006) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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