Van Buren Municipal Utilities
EPA ID: IN5227023 · 864 people served · 1 ZIP code
Unlike many utilities its size, Van Buren Municipal Utilities carries a violation-free five-year record — no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 864 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Van Buren Municipal Utilities Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Van Buren Municipal Utilities serves a community with a median household income of $47,321 and an estimated 1,657 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 63% 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Van Buren Municipal Utilities'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.
About 1% of homes in Grant County, Indiana rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Indiana
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
Van Buren Municipal Utilities (EPA ID: IN5227023) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 864 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 46991 in Van Buren.
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
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
- 46991 — Van Buren
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Van Buren Municipal Utilities (IN5227023) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Van Buren Municipal Utilities water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Van Buren Municipal Utilities has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Van Buren Municipal Utilities serve?
Van Buren Municipal Utilities serves approximately 864 people across 1 ZIP code in Indiana.
Where does Van Buren Municipal Utilities get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
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.