Water System Report IN

Waterloo Water Works

EPA ID: IN5217007 ยท 2,242 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Waterloo Water Works (IN5217007): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Federal SDWIS data returns no violation records for Waterloo Water Works, the supplier serving 2,242 residents - a statement about the EPA file rather than a measurement of contaminant levels in the water.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,242
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0036 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$194K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Waterloo Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$79,108
Median Household Income
30,068
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
11%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
48th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Waterloo Water Works have a median household income of $79,108 and about 30,068 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 57% 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

Waterloo 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Indiana

Cloverdale Water Works
2,225 people
1 violation
Orleans Water Works
2,260 people
1 violation
1 violation
Versailles Water Works
2,200 people
2 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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

Waterloo Water Works (EPA ID: IN5217007) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 2,242 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
0.0036 mg/L No 2024-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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

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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 available EPA compliance records for Waterloo Water Works (IN5217007) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waterloo Water Works water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Waterloo 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 Waterloo Water Works serve?

Waterloo Water Works serves approximately 2,242 people across 4 ZIP codes in Indiana.

Where does Waterloo Water Works get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Waterloo Water Works; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Waterloo Water Works serve? ▼
Waterloo Water Works serves approximately 2,242 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Waterloo Water Works's water source? ▼
Waterloo Water Works draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Waterloo Water Works's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0036 mg/L (sample period ending 2024-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Waterloo Water Works? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Waterloo Water Works have a median household income of $79,108 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Waterloo Water Works get its water? ▼
Waterloo 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Waterloo Water Works Water Quality Report, IN. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/in5217007/
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