Birdseye Water System
EPA ID: IN5219001 · 972 people served · 1 ZIP code
Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Birdseye Water System sits well above the baseline — five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 972 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Birdseye Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Birdseye Water System serves a community with a median household income of $63,026 and an estimated 1,797 residents across its service area. Approximately 41% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Birdseye Water System'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.
About 1% of homes in Dubois 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
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
Birdseye Water System (EPA ID: IN5219001) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 972 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 47513 in Birdseye.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
- 47513 — Birdseye
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Birdseye Water System (IN5219001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Birdseye Water System water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Birdseye Water System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Birdseye Water System serve?
Birdseye Water System serves approximately 972 people across 1 ZIP code in Indiana.
Where does Birdseye Water System get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
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.
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.