Hamilton County Regional Utility
EPA ID: IN5229027 · 125 people served · 4 ZIP codes
Hamilton County Regional Utility earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 125 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 3 (2021) to 2 (2023). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Demographics
The Hamilton County Regional Utility serves a community with a median household income of $91,141 and an estimated 94,125 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Hamilton County Regional Utility'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 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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 5 detections recorded.
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
Hamilton County Regional Utility (EPA ID: IN5229027) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 125 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
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
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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 Hamilton County Regional Utility (IN5229027) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hamilton County Regional Utility water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Hamilton County Regional Utility has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Hamilton County Regional Utility serve?
Hamilton County Regional Utility serves approximately 125 people across 4 ZIP codes in Indiana.
Where does Hamilton County Regional Utility get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.