Water System Report IN

The Oaks of Kokomo

EPA ID: IN5234001 ยท 150 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for The Oaks of Kokomo (IN5234001): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, The Oaks of Kokomo has logged zero violations - no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 150 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

Data: EPA SDWIS

150
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$132K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for The Oaks of Kokomo Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$61,041
Median Household Income
38,254
Service Area Population
40%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The The Oaks of Kokomo serves a community with a median household income of $61,041 and an estimated 38,254 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 40% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

The Oaks of Kokomo'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
90th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

57 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
8 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 88% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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

The Oaks of Kokomo (EPA ID: IN5234001) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 150 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 46901 in Kokomo.

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

No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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 The Oaks of Kokomo (IN5234001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Oaks of Kokomo water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for The Oaks of Kokomo 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 The Oaks of Kokomo serve?

The Oaks of Kokomo serves approximately 150 people across 1 ZIP code in Indiana.

Where does The Oaks of Kokomo get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
The Oaks of Kokomo meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does The Oaks of Kokomo serve?
The Oaks of Kokomo serves approximately 150 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is The Oaks of Kokomo's water source?
The Oaks of Kokomo draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of The Oaks of Kokomo's service area?
The The Oaks of Kokomo service area has a median household income of $61,041. EPA EJScreen data classifies 40% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does The Oaks of Kokomo get its water?
The Oaks of Kokomo'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.). The Oaks of Kokomo Water Quality Report, IN. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/in5234001/
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