Indiana American Water - Seymour
EPA ID: IN5236005 · 20,725 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Indiana American Water - Seymour (IN5236005): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Indiana American Water - Seymour has supplied tap water to 20,725 residents with no violations of any type on record.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Indiana American Water - Seymour Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Indiana American Water - Seymour serves a community with a median household income of $72,186 and an estimated 32,786 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% 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?
Indiana American Water - Seymour'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Indiana
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Indiana American Water - Seymour (EPA ID: IN5236005) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 20,725 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 47274 in Seymour.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 47274 - Seymour
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 - Seymour (IN5236005) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Indiana American Water - Seymour water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Indiana American Water - Seymour in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Indiana American Water - Seymour serve?
Indiana American Water - Seymour serves approximately 20,725 people across 1 ZIP code in Indiana.
Where does Indiana American Water - Seymour get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Indiana American Water - Seymour, IN: Serves 21K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/in5236005/
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