Lanesville Water Works
EPA ID: IN5231003 · 1,009 people served · 4 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Lanesville Water Works (IN5231003): 7 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Lanesville Water Works, 7 violations are listed as unresolved as of its reporting date; the utility's service area includes approximately 1,009 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Lanesville Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Lanesville Water Works have a median household income of $77,796 and about 27,325 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Lanesville Water Works's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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. 2 detections recorded. 2 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Lanesville Water Works (EPA ID: IN5231003) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 1,009 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0071 mg/L | No | 2024-12-31 |
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
4 of 4 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 Lanesville Water Works (IN5231003) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lanesville Water Works water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Lanesville Water Works. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Lanesville Water Works serve?
Lanesville Water Works serves approximately 1,009 people across 4 ZIP codes in Indiana.
Where does Lanesville Water Works get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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