Water System Report IN

Switz City Water Works

EPA ID: IN5228009 · 888 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — Switz City Water Works has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 888 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

888
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$140K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Switz City Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$59,259
Median Household Income
17,375
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Switz City Water Works serves a community with a median household income of $59,259 and an estimated 17,375 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 33% 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?

Groundwater

Switz City Water Works'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Greene 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

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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

Switz City Water Works (EPA ID: IN5228009) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 888 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Switz City Water Works (IN5228009) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Switz City Water Works water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Switz City Water Works has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Switz City Water Works serve?

Switz City Water Works serves approximately 888 people across 2 ZIP codes in Indiana.

Where does Switz City Water Works 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
6
Galvanized — Replacement Required
306
Unknown Material
33
Confirmed Non-Lead

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 888
Reported to Indiana

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Switz City Water Works meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Switz City Water Works serve?
Switz City Water Works serves approximately 888 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Switz City Water Works's water source?
Switz City Water Works draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Switz City Water Works's service area?
The Switz City Water Works service area has a median household income of $59,259. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Switz City Water Works get its water?
Switz City Water Works'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.
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