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Norwood Regional Water & Sewage

EPA ID: IN5235004 · 486 people served · 1 ZIP code

Over five tracked years, Norwood Regional Water & Sewage has stayed completely violation-free for its 486 residents.

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

486
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$142K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 2 (2021) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Norwood Regional Water & Sewage Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,883
Median Household Income
27,341
Service Area Population
22%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Norwood Regional Water & Sewage serves a community with a median household income of $60,883 and an estimated 27,341 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Norwood Regional Water & Sewage'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Huntington 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

76 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Indiana

C 7 violations
C 10 violations
Newport Water Works
495 people
D 10 violations
B 7 violations
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 $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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

Norwood Regional Water & Sewage (EPA ID: IN5235004) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 486 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 46750 in Huntington.

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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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 Norwood Regional Water & Sewage (IN5235004) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Norwood Regional Water & Sewage water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Norwood Regional Water & Sewage has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Norwood Regional Water & Sewage serve?

Norwood Regional Water & Sewage serves approximately 486 people across 1 ZIP code in Indiana.

Where does Norwood Regional Water & Sewage 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
194
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.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 486
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?
Norwood Regional Water & Sewage meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Norwood Regional Water & Sewage serve?
Norwood Regional Water & Sewage serves approximately 486 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Norwood Regional Water & Sewage's water source?
Norwood Regional Water & Sewage draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Norwood Regional Water & Sewage's service area?
The Norwood Regional Water & Sewage service area has a median household income of $60,883. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Norwood Regional Water & Sewage get its water?
Norwood Regional Water & Sewage'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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