Historical Compliance Records IN

Floyds Knobs Water Company, Inc.

EPA ID: IN5222002 ยท 6,690 people served ยท 6 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Floyds Knobs Water Company, Inc. (IN5222002): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Federal water data for Floyds Knobs Water Company, Inc. logs 1 historical violation - all addressed and cleared, leaving the utility in current compliance for 6,690 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

6,690
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00224 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$204K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Floyds Knobs Water Company, Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$81,751
Median Household Income
81,369
Service Area Population
31%
Disadvantaged Population
47th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
51%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Floyds Knobs Water Company, Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $81,751 and an estimated 81,369 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 31% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Floyds Knobs Water Company, Inc.'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
38th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
28th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Floyds Knobs Water Company, Inc. compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 6 detections recorded. 3 exceed 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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6,670 people
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0 violations
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6,800 people
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Nappanee Water Utility
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,300
Radon Mitigation $933
PFAS Treatment $383
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $2,717

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,717 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Floyds Knobs Water Company, Inc. (EPA ID: IN5222002) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 6,690 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 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
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00224 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.

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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 the full compliance record for Floyds Knobs Water Company, Inc. (IN5222002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Floyds Knobs Water Company, Inc. water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Floyds Knobs Water Company, Inc.; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Floyds Knobs Water Company, Inc. serve?

Floyds Knobs Water Company, Inc. serves approximately 6,690 people across 6 ZIP codes in Indiana.

Where does Floyds Knobs Water Company, Inc. 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†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Floyds Knobs Water Company, Inc.'s water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Floyds Knobs Water Company, Inc. serve?
Floyds Knobs Water Company, Inc. serves approximately 6,690 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Floyds Knobs Water Company, Inc.'s water source?
Floyds Knobs Water Company, Inc. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Floyds Knobs Water Company, Inc.'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00224 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Floyds Knobs Water Company, Inc.'s service area?
The Floyds Knobs Water Company, Inc. service area has a median household income of $81,751. EPA EJScreen data classifies 31% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Floyds Knobs Water Company, Inc. get its water?
Floyds Knobs Water Company, Inc.'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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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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