Water System Report IN

Jennings Water, Inc.

EPA ID: IN5240006 ยท 8,370 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Jennings Water, Inc. (IN5240006): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Jennings Water, Inc. has supplied tap water to 8,370 residents with no violations of any type on record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

8,370
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00185 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$159K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Jennings Water, Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$72,446
Median Household Income
22,819
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Jennings Water, Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $72,446 and an estimated 22,819 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Jennings Water, Inc.'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.012 ppt, PFOS: 0.012 ppt, PFHxS: 0.089 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Indiana

Hill Water Corporation
8,200 people
3 violations
1 violation
Salem Water Works
8,200 people
24 violations
Elwood Water & Sewage
8,586 people
C 2 violations
3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $250
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,800

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:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,800 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Jennings Water, Inc. (EPA ID: IN5240006) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 8,370 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00185 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 1 (High 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

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Free 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 Jennings Water, Inc. (IN5240006) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jennings Water, Inc. water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Jennings Water, Inc. 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 Jennings Water, Inc. serve?

Jennings Water, Inc. serves approximately 8,370 people across 2 ZIP codes in Indiana.

Where does Jennings Water, Inc. 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.

Samples collected
58

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) 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?
Jennings Water, Inc. meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Jennings Water, Inc. serve?
Jennings Water, Inc. serves approximately 8,370 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Jennings Water, Inc.'s water source?
Jennings Water, Inc. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Jennings Water, Inc.'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00185 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Jennings Water, Inc.'s service area?
The Jennings Water, Inc. service area has a median household income of $72,446. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Jennings Water, Inc. get its water?
Jennings Water, Inc.'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.

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