Historical Compliance Records IN 3 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Remington Water Works

EPA ID: IN5237004 ยท 1,182 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Remington Water Works (IN5237004): 3 past health-based violations, since resolved. In the five-year tracking period, Remington Water Works filed 25 violations - each has been cleared, and the utility now meets all federal standards for its 1,182 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,182
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
25
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00195 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
10
Contaminants Flagged
$127K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,469
Median Household Income
17,765
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Remington Water Works serves a community with a median household income of $60,469 and an estimated 17,765 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: 50% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Remington Water Works'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
36th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

68 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
6 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 92% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Remington Water Works compares to EPA limits

Benzene 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L

What This Means For You

Benzene at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 9 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2034 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2037 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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1,163 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $960
Radon Mitigation $560
Water Filtration $180
Total Estimated Cost $1,700

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,700 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Remington Water Works (EPA ID: IN5237004) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 1,182 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 25 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 25 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
October 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Contaminant 2034 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Contaminant 2037 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Benzene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Contaminant 2051 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Contaminant 2105 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2034 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2037 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Benzene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2051 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2105 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Radium-226 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Radium-228 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 17, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 9 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Contaminant 2034 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2037 Other Violation 2 No
Benzene Organic 2 No
Contaminant 2051 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2105 Other Violation 2 No
Gross Alpha Radionuclides 1 No
Radium-226 Radionuclides 1 No
Radium-228 Radionuclides 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00195 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 the full compliance record for Remington Water Works (IN5237004) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Remington Water Works water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Remington Water Works; its 25 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Remington Water Works serve?

Remington Water Works serves approximately 1,182 people across 5 ZIP codes in Indiana.

Where does Remington Water Works get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Remington Water Works's water?
Detected contaminants include Benzene, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Contaminant 2034. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Remington Water Works serve?
Remington Water Works serves approximately 1,182 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Remington Water Works's water source?
Remington Water Works draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Remington Water Works's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00195 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Remington Water Works's service area?
The Remington Water Works service area has a median household income of $60,469. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Remington Water Works get its water?
Remington Water Works'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.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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