Water System Report IN

Town of Elizabeth

EPA ID: IN5231007 · 4,450 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Zero EPA violations over five years — Town of Elizabeth has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 4,450.

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

4,450
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$209K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Town of Elizabeth Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$72,226
Median Household Income
5,415
Service Area Population
17%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Town of Elizabeth serves a community with a median household income of $72,226 and an estimated 5,415 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% 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

Town of Elizabeth'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Harrison 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

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Indiana

C 3 violations
Canaan Utilities
4,428 people
B 1 violation
Palmyra Water Works
4,425 people
B 1 violation
C 2 violations
Ligonier Water Works
4,405 people
C 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,850
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $3,050

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

Town of Elizabeth (EPA ID: IN5231007) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 4,450 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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 Town of Elizabeth (IN5231007) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Elizabeth water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Town of Elizabeth serve?

Town of Elizabeth serves approximately 4,450 people across 2 ZIP codes in Indiana.

Where does Town of Elizabeth get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
796
Unknown Material
673
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 4,450
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?
Town of Elizabeth meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Town of Elizabeth serve?
Town of Elizabeth serves approximately 4,450 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Town of Elizabeth's water source?
Town of Elizabeth draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Town of Elizabeth's service area?
The Town of Elizabeth service area has a median household income of $72,226. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Town of Elizabeth get its water?
Town of Elizabeth'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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