Historical Compliance Records IN 2 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Carmel Water Department

EPA ID: IN5229004 ยท 99,927 people served ยท 9 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Carmel Water Department (IN5229004): 2 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Although 4 violations appeared on Carmel Water Department's record, each is listed as resolved; the system serves about 99,927 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 65
Avg Safety Score
99,927
People Served
9
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0029 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
3
Contaminants Flagged
$400K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - average Home Safety grade of mapped ZIPs: C

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$104,000
Median Household Income
260,879
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
20%
Disadvantaged Population
34th
Poverty Percentile
37th
Energy Burden Percentile
37%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Carmel Water Department have a median household income of $104,000 and about 260,879 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Carmel 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
46th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
58th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 55% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 20 detections recorded.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Indiana

B 0 violations
0 violations
South Bend Water Works
115,000 people
D 1 violation
C 2 violations
B 7 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $300
PFAS Treatment $278
Total Estimated Cost $578

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

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 $578 (one-time) vs. $5,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Carmel Water Department (EPA ID: IN5229004) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 99,927 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 9 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (65/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 3 of 9 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 4 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 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
January 1, 2024 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Groundwater Rule Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform Rule Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Groundwater Rule Other Violation 2 Yes
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule MCL Violation 1 Yes

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0029 mg/L No 2023-12-31

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

9 of 9 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Carmel Water Department (IN5229004) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carmel Water Department water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Carmel Water Department; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Carmel Water Department serve?

Carmel Water Department serves approximately 99,927 people across 9 ZIP codes in Indiana.

Where does Carmel Water Department get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: No PFAS Reported Above Reporting Levels

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were reported above UCMR5 minimum reporting levels.

Samples collected
290

EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Carmel Water Department safe to drink? ▼
Carmel Water Department has 4 recorded violations since 2021. The C shown is a ZIP-area score, not a grade for this utility; see the violation table for what was violated.
Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 4 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Carmel Water Department serve? ▼
Carmel Water Department serves approximately 99,927 people with drinking water across 9 ZIP codes.
What is Carmel Water Department's water source? ▼
Carmel Water Department draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Carmel Water Department's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0029 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Carmel Water Department? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Carmel Water Department have a median household income of $104,000 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Carmel Water Department get its water? ▼
Carmel 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Carmel Water Department (IN): 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/in5229004/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Carmel Water Department (EPA ID: IN5229004) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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