Water System Report IN

Atlanta Water Department

EPA ID: IN5229002 · 735 people served · 1 ZIP code

Over five tracked years, Atlanta Water Department has stayed completely violation-free for its 735 residents.

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

735
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$178K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Atlanta Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$73,583
Median Household Income
2,237
Service Area Population
3%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Atlanta Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $73,583 and an estimated 2,237 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Atlanta Water Department'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Hamilton 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

85 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Indiana

D 14 violations
C 6 violations
D 1 violation
D 2 violations
C 5 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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

Atlanta Water Department (EPA ID: IN5229002) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 735 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 46031 in Atlanta.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Atlanta Water Department (IN5229002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atlanta Water Department water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Atlanta Water Department serve?

Atlanta Water Department serves approximately 735 people across 1 ZIP code in Indiana.

Where does Atlanta Water Department 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
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
371
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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 2007-01-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 735
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?
Atlanta Water Department meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Atlanta Water Department serve?
Atlanta Water Department serves approximately 735 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Atlanta Water Department's water source?
Atlanta Water Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Atlanta Water Department's service area?
The Atlanta Water Department service area has a median household income of $73,583. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Atlanta Water Department get its water?
Atlanta Water Department'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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