North Salem Water Corporation
EPA ID: IN5232017 · 515 people served · 1 ZIP code
Over five tracked years, North Salem Water Corporation has stayed completely violation-free for its 515 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for North Salem Water Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The North Salem Water Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $88,348 and an estimated 2,060 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
North Salem Water Corporation'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 Hendricks County, Indiana rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
North Salem Water Corporation (EPA ID: IN5232017) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 515 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 46165 in North Salem.
Average Home Safety Score: C (55/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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
- 46165 — North Salem
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for North Salem Water Corporation (IN5232017) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Salem Water Corporation water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, North Salem Water Corporation has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does North Salem Water Corporation serve?
North Salem Water Corporation serves approximately 515 people across 1 ZIP code in Indiana.
Where does North Salem Water Corporation get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
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.
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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