Water System Report IN

Lawrenceburg Municipal Utilities

EPA ID: IN5215006 · 5,000 people served · 1 ZIP code

From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Lawrenceburg Municipal Utilities has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 5,000 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

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

5,000
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$231K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lawrenceburg Municipal Utilities Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$89,986
Median Household Income
23,713
Service Area Population
10%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lawrenceburg Municipal Utilities serves a community with a median household income of $89,986 and an estimated 23,713 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Lawrenceburg Municipal Utilities'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Dearborn 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

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $2,500
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,900

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

Lawrenceburg Municipal Utilities (EPA ID: IN5215006) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 5,000 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 47025 in Lawrenceburg.

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.

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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 Lawrenceburg Municipal Utilities (IN5215006) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lawrenceburg Municipal Utilities water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Lawrenceburg Municipal Utilities has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Lawrenceburg Municipal Utilities serve?

Lawrenceburg Municipal Utilities serves approximately 5,000 people across 1 ZIP code in Indiana.

Where does Lawrenceburg Municipal Utilities get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

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
1,667
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 5,000
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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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Lawrenceburg Municipal Utilities meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lawrenceburg Municipal Utilities serve?
Lawrenceburg Municipal Utilities serves approximately 5,000 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Lawrenceburg Municipal Utilities's water source?
Lawrenceburg Municipal Utilities draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lawrenceburg Municipal Utilities's service area?
The Lawrenceburg Municipal Utilities service area has a median household income of $89,986. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lawrenceburg Municipal Utilities get its water?
Lawrenceburg Municipal Utilities'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.
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