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Indiana American Water - Johnson County

EPA ID: IN5241005 ยท 86,813 people served ยท 12 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Indiana American Water - Johnson County (IN5241005): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Indiana American Water - Johnson County - the supplier serving 86,813 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

Data: EPA SDWIS

86,813
People Served
12
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$233K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Indiana American Water - Johnson County Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$86,969
Median Household Income
320,003
Service Area Population
23%
Disadvantaged Population
43th
Poverty Percentile
52th
Energy Burden Percentile
49%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Indiana American Water - Johnson County serves a community with a median household income of $86,969 and an estimated 320,003 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% 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

Indiana American Water - Johnson County'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
49th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 57% 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. 36 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds state limits.

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

C 2 violations
B 7 violations
C 0 violations
Carmel Water Department
99,927 people
C 4 violations
Lafayette Water Works
70,835 people
C 4 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,400
Radon Mitigation $1,133
PFAS Treatment $425
Water Filtration $325
Total Estimated Cost $3,283

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 $3,283 (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

Indiana American Water - Johnson County (EPA ID: IN5241005) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 86,813 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 12 ZIP codes across 8 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
0.002 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

Find the Right Water Filter

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 Indiana American Water - Johnson County (IN5241005) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Indiana American Water - Johnson County water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Indiana American Water - Johnson County 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 - Johnson County serve?

Indiana American Water - Johnson County serves approximately 86,813 people across 12 ZIP codes in Indiana.

Where does Indiana American Water - Johnson County get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
174
Detections
4
Latest sample
1/7/2024
Highest analyte
PFPeA: 4.9 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFPeA 4.9 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 4.5 ppt โ€” โ€”

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†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Indiana American Water - Johnson County meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Indiana American Water - Johnson County serve?
Indiana American Water - Johnson County serves approximately 86,813 people with drinking water across 12 ZIP codes.
What is Indiana American Water - Johnson County's water source?
Indiana American Water - Johnson County draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Indiana American Water - Johnson County's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Indiana American Water - Johnson County's service area?
The Indiana American Water - Johnson County service area has a median household income of $86,969. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Indiana American Water - Johnson County get its water?
Indiana American Water - Johnson County'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

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Indiana American Water - Johnson County: Serves 87K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/in5241005/
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