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Dixon Woods Apartments

EPA ID: IN5234011 · 25 people served · 2 ZIP codes

The five-year EPA compliance file for Dixon Woods Apartments contains 4 violations, each documented and subsequently closed — the utility now operates in full compliance and continues to supply approximately 25 residents with water meeting current federal standards, including both health-based and monitoring requirements.

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

C · 59
Avg Safety Score
25
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00288 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
2
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Dixon Woods Apartments Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Dixon Woods Apartments'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
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

64 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
10 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 86% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Dixon Woods Apartments compares to EPA limits

Copper 1 mg/L (77% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 1.3 mg/L

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $900
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,100 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

DIXON WOODS APARTMENTS (EPA ID: IN5234011) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 25 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: C (59/100)

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

Violation History

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

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
May 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2024 Copper Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
March 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 3 No
Copper Inorganic 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
46965 0.00288 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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Dixon Woods Apartments (IN5234011) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dixon Woods Apartments water safe to drink?

Dixon Woods Apartments has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Dixon Woods Apartments serve?

Dixon Woods Apartments serves approximately 25 people across 2 ZIP codes in Indiana.

Where does Dixon Woods Apartments 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
9
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: 25
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 Dixon Woods Apartments safe to drink?
Dixon Woods Apartments has a C safety grade based on 4 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Dixon Woods Apartments's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Copper. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 Dixon Woods Apartments serve?
Dixon Woods Apartments serves approximately 25 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Dixon Woods Apartments's water source?
Dixon Woods Apartments draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Dixon Woods Apartments's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00288 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
Where does Dixon Woods Apartments get its water?
Dixon Woods Apartments'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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