Water System Report IN

Marysville Otisco Nabb Water Corporation

EPA ID: IN5210006 ยท 6,813 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Marysville Otisco Nabb Water Corporation (IN5210006): PFAS sampling above the current EPA limit (UCMR5). Over five tracked years, Marysville Otisco Nabb Water Corporation has stayed completely violation-free for its 6,813 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

6,813
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$262K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Marysville Otisco Nabb Water Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$93,418
Median Household Income
17,899
Service Area Population
31%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
40%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Marysville Otisco Nabb Water Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $93,418 and an estimated 17,899 residents across its service area. Approximately 40% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 31% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Marysville Otisco Nabb Water Corporation'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

30 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
40 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 43% 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. 1 detection recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds state limits.

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 โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Indiana

Rushville City Utility
6,800 people
6 violations
Nappanee Water Utility
6,800 people
C 0 violations
Kent Water Company
6,750 people
0 violations
1 violation
Van Buren Water, Inc.
6,670 people
B 3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,600

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 $3,600 (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

Marysville Otisco Nabb Water Corporation (EPA ID: IN5210006) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 6,813 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 47111 in Charlestown.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

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

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 the full compliance record for Marysville Otisco Nabb Water Corporation (IN5210006) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marysville Otisco Nabb Water Corporation water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Marysville Otisco Nabb Water Corporation in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Marysville Otisco Nabb Water Corporation serve?

Marysville Otisco Nabb Water Corporation serves approximately 6,813 people across 1 ZIP code in Indiana.

Where does Marysville Otisco Nabb Water Corporation get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
116
Detections
2
Latest sample
7/10/2024
Highest analyte
PFOA: 14.5 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOA 14.5 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Marysville Otisco Nabb Water Corporation meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Marysville Otisco Nabb Water Corporation serve?
Marysville Otisco Nabb Water Corporation serves approximately 6,813 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Marysville Otisco Nabb Water Corporation's water source?
Marysville Otisco Nabb Water Corporation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Marysville Otisco Nabb Water Corporation's service area?
The Marysville Otisco Nabb Water Corporation service area has a median household income of $93,418. EPA EJScreen data classifies 31% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Marysville Otisco Nabb Water Corporation get its water?
Marysville Otisco Nabb Water Corporation'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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