Historical Compliance Records IN

Delphi Water Works

EPA ID: IN5208002 ยท 3,200 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Delphi Water Works (IN5208002): 27 violations on record since 2021. Over the period covered by EPA data, Delphi Water Works recorded 27 violations, each listed as resolved; the utility serves 3,200 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,200
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
27
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0017 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
27
Contaminants Flagged
$158K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$61,088
Median Household Income
8,036
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
30%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Delphi Water Works have a median household income of $61,088 and about 8,036 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Delphi Water Works's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 67% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Indiana

3 violations
2 violations
Attica Water Utility
3,147 people
2 violations
1 violation
1 violation

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

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

System Overview

Delphi Water Works (EPA ID: IN5208002) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 3,200 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 46923 in Delphi.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 27 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 27 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
April 1, 2023 Endrin Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 BHC-GAMMA Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Methoxychlor Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Toxaphene Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Dalapon Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Diquat Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Endothall Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 OXAMYL Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Simazine Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Picloram Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Dinoseb Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Hexachlorocyclopentadiene Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Carbofuran Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Atrazine Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 LASSO Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Heptachlor Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Heptachlor epoxide Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 2,4-D Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Endrin Other Violation 1 No
BHC-GAMMA Other Violation 1 No
Methoxychlor Other Violation 1 No
Toxaphene Other Violation 1 No
Dalapon Other Violation 1 No
Diquat Other Violation 1 No
Endothall Other Violation 1 No
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate Other Violation 1 No
OXAMYL Other Violation 1 No
Simazine Other Violation 1 No
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Picloram Other Violation 1 No
Dinoseb Other Violation 1 No
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene Other Violation 1 No
Carbofuran Other Violation 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0017 mg/L No 2024-12-31

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

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is 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 Delphi Water Works (IN5208002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delphi Water Works water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Delphi Water Works; its 27 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Delphi Water Works serve?

Delphi Water Works serves approximately 3,200 people across 1 ZIP code in Indiana.

Where does Delphi Water Works get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 27 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 Delphi Water Works serve? ▼
Delphi Water Works serves approximately 3,200 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Delphi Water Works's water source? ▼
Delphi Water Works draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Delphi Water Works's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0017 mg/L (sample period ending 2024-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Delphi Water Works? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Delphi Water Works have a median household income of $61,088 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Delphi Water Works get its water? ▼
Delphi Water Works's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Delphi Water Works (IN): 27 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/in5208002/
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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

Delphi Water Works (EPA ID: IN5208002) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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