Historical Compliance Records IN 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Warren Municipal Water Works

EPA ID: IN5235012 ยท 1,237 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Warren Municipal Water Works (IN5235012): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Over the period covered by EPA data, Warren Municipal Water Works recorded 6 violations, each listed as resolved; the utility serves 1,237 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,237
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
6
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0058 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
3
Contaminants Flagged
$133K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Warren Municipal Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$70,365
Median Household Income
6,490
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
36%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Warren Municipal Water Works have a median household income of $70,365 and about 6,490 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 36% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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

Warren Municipal Water Works's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

52 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 74% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Warren Municipal Water Works (EPA ID: IN5235012) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 1,237 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 6 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
May 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 21, 2022 Groundwater Rule Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 3 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 2 No
Groundwater Rule Other Violation 1 Yes

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0058 mg/L No 2023-12-31

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

Radon Risk in Service Area

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Warren Municipal Water Works (IN5235012) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Warren Municipal Water Works water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Warren Municipal Water Works; its 6 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Warren Municipal Water Works serve?

Warren Municipal Water Works serves approximately 1,237 people across 2 ZIP codes in Indiana.

Where does Warren Municipal Water Works get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: No PFAS Reported Above Reporting Levels

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were reported above UCMR5 minimum reporting levels.

Samples collected
58

EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 6 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Warren Municipal Water Works serve? ▼
Warren Municipal Water Works serves approximately 1,237 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Warren Municipal Water Works's water source? ▼
Warren Municipal Water Works draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Warren Municipal Water Works's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0058 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Warren Municipal Water Works? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Warren Municipal Water Works have a median household income of $70,365 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 36% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Warren Municipal Water Works get its water? ▼
Warren Municipal Water Works's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Warren Municipal Water Works (IN): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/in5235012/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Warren Municipal Water Works (EPA ID: IN5235012) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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