Current Noncompliance IN

Carbon Water Corporation

EPA ID: IN5211002 ยท 1,088 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Carbon Water Corporation (IN5211002): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. In the current EPA monitoring period, Carbon Water Corporation has 2 violations still listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 1,088 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,088
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
2
Contaminants Flagged
$136K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Carbon Water Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$66,677
Median Household Income
18,773
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Carbon Water Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $66,677 and an estimated 18,773 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% 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

Carbon 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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 71% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Carbon Water Corporation compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

Comparable Water Systems

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1,110 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,600 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Carbon Water Corporation (EPA ID: IN5211002) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 1,088 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 47834 in Brazil.

Violation History

2 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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
October 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
June 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

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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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 Carbon Water Corporation (IN5211002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carbon Water Corporation water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Carbon Water Corporation serve?

Carbon Water Corporation serves approximately 1,088 people across 1 ZIP code in Indiana.

Where does Carbon Water Corporation get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Carbon Water Corporation's water?
Detected contaminants include 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 2 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 Carbon Water Corporation serve?
Carbon Water Corporation serves approximately 1,088 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Carbon Water Corporation's water source?
Carbon Water Corporation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Carbon Water Corporation's service area?
The Carbon Water Corporation service area has a median household income of $66,677. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Carbon Water Corporation get its water?
Carbon 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.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Carbon Water Corporation (EPA ID: IN5211002) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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