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
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Remington Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
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.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Remington Water Works compares to EPA limits
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
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
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
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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ 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.
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
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Remington Water Works (IN): 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/in5237004/
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What You Can Do
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