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Western Estates Mobile Home Park

EPA ID: IN5234002 · 248 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Western Estates Mobile Home Park kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 248 people served.

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

248
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 4 (2024) to 4 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Western Estates Mobile Home Park Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,295
Median Household Income
74,894
Service Area Population
40%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Western Estates Mobile Home Park serves a community with a median household income of $60,295 and an estimated 74,894 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.

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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Western Estates Mobile Home Park'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

About 1% of homes in Howard County, Indiana rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

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

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 74% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Indiana

B 0 violations
Maple Lawn Village
250 people
0 violations
C 12 violations
D 8 violations
C 0 violations

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

Western Estates Mobile Home Park (EPA ID: IN5234002) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 248 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Western Estates Mobile Home Park (IN5234002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Western Estates Mobile Home Park water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Western Estates Mobile Home Park has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Western Estates Mobile Home Park serve?

Western Estates Mobile Home Park serves approximately 248 people across 4 ZIP codes in Indiana.

Where does Western Estates Mobile Home Park 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
56
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 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 248
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?
Western Estates Mobile Home Park meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Western Estates Mobile Home Park serve?
Western Estates Mobile Home Park serves approximately 248 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Western Estates Mobile Home Park's water source?
Western Estates Mobile Home Park draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Western Estates Mobile Home Park's service area?
The Western Estates Mobile Home Park service area has a median household income of $60,295. EPA EJScreen data classifies 40% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Western Estates Mobile Home Park get its water?
Western Estates Mobile Home Park'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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