Westport Water Company
EPA ID: IN5216005 ยท 1,725 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Westport Water Company (IN5216005): 11 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Within the EPA violation records on file, Westport Water Company accumulated 56 violations, and every finding is recorded as resolved; the utility supplies water to approximately 1,725 people. Resolution of past violations is not a statement about current water quality.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Westport Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Westport Water Company have a median household income of $77,455 and about 25,599 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 33% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
๐ Where Does Your Water Come From?
Westport Water Company'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 1 detection recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Westport Water Company (EPA ID: IN5216005) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 1,725 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 49 resolved, 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2026 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Simazine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Atrazine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | LASSO | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | TTHM | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Mercury | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2023 | TTHM | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2023 | Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Simazine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Atrazine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | LASSO | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | TTHM | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2023 | TTHM | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | TTHM | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Arsenic | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Barium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | MCL Violation | 10 | Yes |
| Mercury | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Simazine | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| LASSO | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Arsenic | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Arsenic | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Chromium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Fluoride | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Selenium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Nickel | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Nickel | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Nitrate | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Increased risk of cancer
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ
Chlorine (Residual Disinfectant) (EPA limit: 4 mg/L (MRDL โ Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level))
Irritation & DBP formation at high levels At-risk groups: kidney dialysis patients (dialysis water must be dechlorinated).
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), KDF media filter, carbon block filter. Find the right filter โ
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0009 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
2 of 2 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 Westport Water Company (IN5216005) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Westport Water Company water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Westport Water Company; its 56 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Westport Water Company serve?
Westport Water Company serves approximately 1,725 people across 2 ZIP codes in Indiana.
Where does Westport Water Company get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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What You Can Do
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