Current Health-Based Noncompliance IN 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Patoka Water Company, Inc.

EPA ID: IN5213007 ยท 1,038 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Patoka Water Company, Inc. (IN5213007): 5 unresolved EPA violations on record. Within the EPA compliance database, Patoka Water Company, Inc. shows 5 violations still pending resolution - a status that applies across the full service territory of approximately 1,038 people and reflects findings that have not yet cleared the federal enforcement process or received formal closure.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 71
Avg Safety Score
1,038
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
14
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
5
Contaminants Flagged
$117K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Patoka Water Company, Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$52,616
Median Household Income
7,173
Service Area Population
79%
Disadvantaged Population
62th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
45%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Patoka Water Company, Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $52,616 and an estimated 7,173 residents across its service area. Approximately 45% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 79% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Patoka Water Company, Inc.'s water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
25th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Patoka Water Company, Inc. compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 0700 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Lead Pipe Replacement $690
Radon Mitigation $400
Flood Insurance $300
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,540

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 $1,540 (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

Patoka Water Company, Inc. (EPA ID: IN5213007) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 1,038 people from surface water sources.

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

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (71/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 4 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

2 current health-based noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 9 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 5 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
March 11, 2026 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
November 2, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Stage 1 DBP 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
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 6 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 2 Yes
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 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

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

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

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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 Patoka Water Company, Inc. (IN5213007) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Patoka Water Company, Inc. water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current health-based noncompliance records for Patoka Water Company, Inc.. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Patoka Water Company, Inc. serve?

Patoka Water Company, Inc. serves approximately 1,038 people across 4 ZIP codes in Indiana.

Where does Patoka Water Company, Inc. get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Patoka Water Company, Inc. safe to drink?
Patoka Water Company, Inc. earns a B safety grade with 14 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Patoka Water Company, Inc.'s water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Stage 1 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Patoka Water Company, Inc. serve?
Patoka Water Company, Inc. serves approximately 1,038 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Patoka Water Company, Inc.'s water source?
Patoka Water Company, Inc. draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Patoka Water Company, Inc.'s service area?
The Patoka Water Company, Inc. service area has a median household income of $52,616. EPA EJScreen data classifies 79% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Patoka Water Company, Inc. get its water?
Patoka Water Company, Inc.'s water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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