Whiteland Water Works
EPA ID: IN5241009 · 5,955 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Whiteland Water Works (IN5241009): 3 EPA violations in the last five years. Within the five-year EPA monitoring span, Whiteland Water Works accumulated 3 violations - every finding has been resolved and the utility operates in full compliance today, supplying water to approximately 5,955 people without any active enforcement proceedings.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Whiteland Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Whiteland Water Works serves a community with a median household income of $86,082 and an estimated 48,966 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Whiteland 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 Whiteland Water Works compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 5 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Whiteland Water Works (EPA ID: IN5241009) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 5,955 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 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, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mg/L | No | N/A |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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 Whiteland Water Works (IN5241009) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Whiteland Water Works water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Whiteland Water Works; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Whiteland Water Works serve?
Whiteland Water Works serves approximately 5,955 people across 2 ZIP codes in Indiana.
Where does Whiteland Water Works 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.
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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
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ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Whiteland Water Works (IN): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/in5241009/
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