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Tri-township Water Corporation

EPA ID: IN5215009 ยท 10,435 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Tri-township Water Corporation (IN5215009): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Tri-township Water Corporation has supplied tap water to 10,435 residents with no violations of any type on record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

10,435
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00316 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$260K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Tri-township Water Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$88,178
Median Household Income
43,820
Service Area Population
18%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
55th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Tri-township Water Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $88,178 and an estimated 43,820 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% 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

Tri-township 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
45th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
38th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.012 ppt, PFOS: 0.012 ppt, PFHxS: 0.089 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,525
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $250
Total Estimated Cost $2,175

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:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,175 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Tri-township Water Corporation (EPA ID: IN5215009) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 10,435 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00316 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.

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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Tri-township Water Corporation (IN5215009) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tri-township Water Corporation water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Tri-township Water Corporation 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 Tri-township Water Corporation serve?

Tri-township Water Corporation serves approximately 10,435 people across 4 ZIP codes in Indiana.

Where does Tri-township Water Corporation 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
116

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Tri-township Water Corporation meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Tri-township Water Corporation serve?
Tri-township Water Corporation serves approximately 10,435 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Tri-township Water Corporation's water source?
Tri-township Water Corporation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Tri-township Water Corporation's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00316 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Tri-township Water Corporation's service area?
The Tri-township Water Corporation service area has a median household income of $88,178. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Tri-township Water Corporation get its water?
Tri-township 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.

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