Water System Report IN

Ireland Utilities, Inc.

EPA ID: IN5219008 ยท 4,395 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Ireland Utilities, Inc. (IN5219008): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Ireland Utilities, Inc. has logged zero violations - no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 4,395 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,395
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$196K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ireland Utilities, Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$71,006
Median Household Income
34,460
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
45th
Poverty Percentile
55th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ireland Utilities, Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $71,006 and an estimated 34,460 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Ireland Utilities, Inc.'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
25th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 60% 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. 7 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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†’

Comparable Water Systems

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23 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $750
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $400
Water Filtration $75
Total Estimated Cost $1,625

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 $1,625 (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

Ireland Utilities, Inc. (EPA ID: IN5219008) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 4,395 people from surface water 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 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.

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 Ireland Utilities, Inc. (IN5219008) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ireland Utilities, Inc. water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Ireland Utilities, Inc. 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 Ireland Utilities, Inc. serve?

Ireland Utilities, Inc. serves approximately 4,395 people across 4 ZIP codes in Indiana.

Where does Ireland Utilities, Inc. get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
232
Detections
1
Latest sample
3/6/2023
Highest analyte
PFBA: 7.9 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 7.9 ppt โ€” โ€”

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?
Ireland Utilities, Inc. meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Ireland Utilities, Inc. serve?
Ireland Utilities, Inc. serves approximately 4,395 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Ireland Utilities, Inc.'s water source?
Ireland Utilities, Inc. draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Ireland Utilities, Inc.'s service area?
The Ireland Utilities, Inc. service area has a median household income of $71,006. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Ireland Utilities, Inc. get its water?
Ireland Utilities, Inc.'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Ireland Utilities, Inc. Water Quality Report, IN. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/in5219008/
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  title  = {{Ireland Utilities, Inc. Water Quality Report, IN}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/in5219008/}
}
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