Dillsboro Water Works
EPA ID: IN5215002 · 2,000 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Dillsboro Water Works (IN5215002): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Zero violations are listed in EPA monitoring data for Dillsboro Water Works; a count of records like this is not a water-quality test for the 2,000 residents it serves.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Dillsboro Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Dillsboro Water Works have a median household income of $64,300 and about 18,235 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Dillsboro 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Indiana
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Dillsboro Water Works (EPA ID: IN5215002) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 2,000 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0044 mg/L | No | 2025-12-31 |
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 2.
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 Dillsboro Water Works (IN5215002) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dillsboro Water Works water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Dillsboro Water Works 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 Dillsboro Water Works serve?
Dillsboro Water Works serves approximately 2,000 people across 3 ZIP codes in Indiana.
Where does Dillsboro Water Works get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Dillsboro Water Works Water Quality Report, IN. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/in5215002/
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