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Marysville Otisco Nabb Water Corporation

EPA ID: IN5210006 · 6,813 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Over five tracked years, Marysville Otisco Nabb Water Corporation has stayed completely violation-free for its 6,813 residents.

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

D · 53
Avg Safety Score
6,813
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$191K
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 — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$83,598
Median Household Income
25,420
Service Area Population
48%
Disadvantaged Population
55th
Poverty Percentile
65th
Energy Burden Percentile
46%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Marysville Otisco Nabb Water Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $83,598 and an estimated 25,420 residents across its service area. Approximately 46% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 48% 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

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
53th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
25th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Clark 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

36 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
35 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 51% 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. 4 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 4 exceed 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 →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Indiana

Rushville City Utility
6,800 people
C 6 violations
Nappanee Water Utility
6,800 people
C 4 violations
Kent Water Company
6,750 people
B 3 violations
Van Buren Water, Inc.
6,670 people
B 1 violation
0 violations

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 $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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 $3,000 (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 CORP. (EPA ID: IN5210006) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 6,813 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: D (53/100)

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

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.

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

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 3 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

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?

Based on EPA records, Marysville Otisco Nabb Water Corporation has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Marysville Otisco Nabb Water Corporation serve?

Marysville Otisco Nabb Water Corporation serves approximately 6,813 people across 4 ZIP codes 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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
2,998
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: 6,813
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 Marysville Otisco Nabb Water Corporation safe to drink?
Marysville Otisco Nabb Water Corporation has a D safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
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 4 ZIP codes.
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 $83,598. EPA EJScreen data classifies 48% 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.

What You Can Do

1

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3

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