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Indiana American Water - Russiaville

EPA ID: IN5234008 · 1,178 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Compliance tracking for Indiana American Water - Russiaville shows 1 pending violation logged in the EPA system — the supplier delivers water to approximately 1,178 residents while those findings remain open.

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

D · 49
Avg Safety Score
1,178
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
5
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
2
Contaminants Flagged
$132K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2024) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Indiana American Water - Russiaville Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$76,458
Median Household Income
43,786
Service Area Population
36%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
55th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Indiana American Water - Russiaville serves a community with a median household income of $76,458 and an estimated 43,786 residents across its service area. Approximately 79% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 36% 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

Indiana American Water - Russiaville'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
48th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
75th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Clinton 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 75th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

68 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
3 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 96% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Indiana American Water - Russiaville compares to EPA limits

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Indiana

C 0 violations
Ladoga Water Works
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D 0 violations
B 17 violations
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1,182 people
B 13 violations
Grabill Water Works
1,163 people
D 5 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 $600
Water Filtration $75
Total Estimated Cost $1,875

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,875 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - RUSSIAVILLE (EPA ID: IN5234008) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 1,178 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (49/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

5 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
October 10, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
46979 0.002 mg/L No N/A

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

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Indiana American Water - Russiaville (IN5234008) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Indiana American Water - Russiaville water safe to drink?

Indiana American Water - Russiaville has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Indiana American Water - Russiaville serve?

Indiana American Water - Russiaville serves approximately 1,178 people across 4 ZIP codes in Indiana.

Where does Indiana American Water - Russiaville 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
1
Galvanized — Replacement Required
277
Unknown Material
203
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,178
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

Is water from Indiana American Water - Russiaville safe to drink?
Indiana American Water - Russiaville has a D safety grade based on 5 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Indiana American Water - Russiaville's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Indiana American Water - Russiaville serve?
Indiana American Water - Russiaville serves approximately 1,178 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Indiana American Water - Russiaville's water source?
Indiana American Water - Russiaville draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Indiana American Water - Russiaville's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Indiana American Water - Russiaville's service area?
The Indiana American Water - Russiaville service area has a median household income of $76,458. EPA EJScreen data classifies 36% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Indiana American Water - Russiaville get its water?
Indiana American Water - Russiaville'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Indiana American Water - Russiaville (EPA ID: IN5234008) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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