Oakland City Water Department
EPA ID: IN5226005 · 2,938 people served · 4 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Oakland City Water Department (IN5226005): 12 EPA violations in the last five years. Since the flagged events, Oakland City Water Department resolved all 12 violations - compliant today, 2,938 residents served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Oakland City Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Oakland City Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $64,215 and an estimated 13,304 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Oakland City Water Department'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Oakland City Water Department compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Benzene at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2035 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2037 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. 17 detections recorded. 4 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Atrazine was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
Oakland City Water Department (EPA ID: IN5226005) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 2,938 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 9 resolved, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2035 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2037 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Atrazine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Benzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2051 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2063 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2383 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Chlorite | Non-health-based | Archived |
| February 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Report 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 2035 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2037 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Atrazine | Organic | 1 | No |
| Benzene | Organic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2051 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2063 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2383 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP 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 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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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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 Oakland City Water Department (IN5226005) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oakland City Water Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Oakland City Water Department; its 12 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Oakland City Water Department serve?
Oakland City Water Department serves approximately 2,938 people across 4 ZIP codes in Indiana.
Where does Oakland City Water Department get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Oakland City Water Department (IN): 12 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/in5226005/
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