Health Violations Found IN 4 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Twelve Mile Community Apartments

EPA ID: IN5209014 · 40 people served · 9 ZIP codes

EPA compliance records for Twelve Mile Community Apartments show 2 unresolved violations — findings that remain open and are tracked at the federal level, covering a service territory of approximately 40 people.

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

D · 49
Avg Safety Score
40
People Served
9
ZIP Codes Served
10
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.003 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
3
Contaminants Flagged
$131K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2022) to 9 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Twelve Mile Community Apartments Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$63,631
Median Household Income
5,495
Service Area Population
37%
Disadvantaged Population
57th
Poverty Percentile
71th
Energy Burden Percentile
75%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Twelve Mile Community Apartments serves a community with a median household income of $63,631 and an estimated 5,495 residents across its service area. Approximately 75% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 37% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Twelve Mile Community Apartments'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
53th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
53th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Carroll 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

75 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
6 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 93% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Twelve Mile Community Apartments compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $400
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $1,700

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,700 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Twelve Mile Community Apartments (EPA ID: IN5209014) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 40 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 9 ZIP codes across 9 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (49/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

4 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 2 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
September 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 8 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
46915 0.003 mg/L No N/A
46988 0.003 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 Twelve Mile Community Apartments (IN5209014) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Twelve Mile Community Apartments water safe to drink?

Twelve Mile Community Apartments has recorded 4 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Twelve Mile Community Apartments serve?

Twelve Mile Community Apartments serves approximately 40 people across 9 ZIP codes in Indiana.

Where does Twelve Mile Community Apartments 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
16
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 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 40
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

Is water from Twelve Mile Community Apartments safe to drink?
Twelve Mile Community Apartments has a D safety grade based on 10 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Twelve Mile Community Apartments's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Twelve Mile Community Apartments serve?
Twelve Mile Community Apartments serves approximately 40 people with drinking water across 9 ZIP codes.
What is Twelve Mile Community Apartments's water source?
Twelve Mile Community Apartments draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Twelve Mile Community Apartments's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.003 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Twelve Mile Community Apartments's service area?
The Twelve Mile Community Apartments service area has a median household income of $63,631. EPA EJScreen data classifies 37% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Twelve Mile Community Apartments get its water?
Twelve Mile Community Apartments'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Twelve Mile Community Apartments (EPA ID: IN5209014) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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