Historical Compliance Records IN

Mulberry Water Works

EPA ID: IN5212005 ยท 1,252 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Mulberry Water Works (IN5212005): 1 violation on record since 2021. Within the EPA violation records on file, Mulberry Water Works accumulated 1 violation, and every finding is recorded as resolved; the utility supplies water to approximately 1,252 people. Resolution of past violations is not a statement about current water quality.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,252
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.005 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2002-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
1
Contaminants Flagged
$154K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$75,938
Median Household Income
28,974
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
17%
Disadvantaged Population
57th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Mulberry Water Works have a median household income of $75,938 and about 28,974 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

Mulberry 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
63th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
33th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 63th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

63 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
7 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 90% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

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

System Overview

Mulberry Water Works (EPA ID: IN5212005) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 1,252 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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
August 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform 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
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.005 mg/L (2002-12-31).

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

3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are 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 Mulberry Water Works (IN5212005) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mulberry Water Works water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Mulberry Water Works; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Mulberry Water Works serve?

Mulberry Water Works serves approximately 1,252 people across 3 ZIP codes in Indiana.

Where does Mulberry Water Works get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 1 recorded violation, 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 Mulberry Water Works serve? ▼
Mulberry Water Works serves approximately 1,252 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Mulberry Water Works's water source? ▼
Mulberry Water Works draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Mulberry Water Works's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.005 mg/L (sample period ending 2002-12-31). 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 Mulberry Water Works? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Mulberry Water Works have a median household income of $75,938 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Mulberry Water Works get its water? ▼
Mulberry 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Mulberry Water Works (IN): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/in5212005/
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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

Mulberry Water Works (EPA ID: IN5212005) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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