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Indiana American Water - Sheridan

EPA ID: IN5229014 · 4,435 people served · 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Indiana American Water - Sheridan (IN5229014): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Indiana American Water - Sheridan has logged zero violations - no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 4,435 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C · 66
Avg Safety Score
4,435
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$226K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Indiana American Water - Sheridan Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$73,583
Median Household Income
12,439
Service Area Population
3%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Indiana American Water - Sheridan serves a community with a median household income of $73,583 and an estimated 12,439 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% 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

Indiana American Water - Sheridan'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

Infrastructure Risk

68 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
5 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 93% 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 $1,600
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,800

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

Indiana American Water - Sheridan (EPA ID: IN5229014) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 4,435 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (66/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 3 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 accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.002 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 1 (High 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 Indiana American Water - Sheridan (IN5229014) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Indiana American Water - Sheridan water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Indiana American Water - Sheridan in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Indiana American Water - Sheridan serve?

Indiana American Water - Sheridan serves approximately 4,435 people across 3 ZIP codes in Indiana.

Where does Indiana American Water - Sheridan get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Indiana American Water - Sheridan safe to drink?
Indiana American Water - Sheridan has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Indiana American Water - Sheridan meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Indiana American Water - Sheridan serve?
Indiana American Water - Sheridan serves approximately 4,435 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Indiana American Water - Sheridan's water source?
Indiana American Water - Sheridan draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Indiana American Water - Sheridan's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Indiana American Water - Sheridan's service area?
The Indiana American Water - Sheridan 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 Indiana American Water - Sheridan get its water?
Indiana American Water - Sheridan'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Indiana American Water - Sheridan Water Quality Report, IN. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/in5229014/
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