Historical Compliance Records IN 3 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Remington Water Works

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

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Remington Water Works (IN5237004): 3 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Although 25 violations appeared on Remington Water Works's record, each is listed as resolved; the system serves about 1,182 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,182
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
25
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0019 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
10
Contaminants Flagged
$127K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$60,469
Median Household Income
17,765
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
50%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Remington Water Works have a median household income of $60,469 and about 17,765 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 79% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 50% 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

Remington 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
36th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

68 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
6 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 92% 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 $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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 $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

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 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Glyphosate Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Simazine Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Atrazine Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 LASSO Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 2,4-D Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Glyphosate Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Simazine Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Atrazine Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 LASSO Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 2,4-D 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 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 17, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 9 Yes
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 3 No
Glyphosate Other Violation 2 No
Simazine Other Violation 2 No
Atrazine Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
LASSO Other Violation 2 No
2,4-D Other Violation 2 No
Gross Alpha Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Radium-226 Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Radium-228 Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0019 mg/L No 2025-12-31

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

1 of 5 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1. 4 of 5 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.

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 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

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 25 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 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 most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0019 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). 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 Remington Water Works? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Remington Water Works have a median household income of $60,469 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 50% 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 Remington Water Works get its water? ▼
Remington 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.). Remington Water Works (IN): 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/in5237004/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Remington Water Works (EPA ID: IN5237004) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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