Water System Report IN

Pine Ridge

EPA ID: IN5206004 · 135 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Pine Ridge — the supplier serving 135 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

135
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$467K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 3 (2021) to 3 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pine Ridge Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$142,224
Median Household Income
81,420
Service Area Population
2%
Disadvantaged Population
25th
Poverty Percentile
35th
Energy Burden Percentile
21%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pine Ridge serves a community with a median household income of $142,224 and an estimated 81,420 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Pine Ridge's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
35th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
55th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Hamilton County, Indiana rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

21 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
45 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 32% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.012 ppt, PFOS: 0.012 ppt, PFHxS: 0.089 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $250
Total Estimated Cost $2,650

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,650 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Pine Ridge (EPA ID: IN5206004) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 135 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Pine Ridge (IN5206004) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pine Ridge water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Pine Ridge has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Pine Ridge serve?

Pine Ridge serves approximately 135 people across 2 ZIP codes in Indiana.

Where does Pine Ridge get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
50
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 135
Reported to Indiana

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Pine Ridge meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Pine Ridge serve?
Pine Ridge serves approximately 135 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Pine Ridge's water source?
Pine Ridge draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Pine Ridge's service area?
The Pine Ridge service area has a median household income of $142,224. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Pine Ridge get its water?
Pine Ridge's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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