Ponderosa Estates
EPA ID: IN5243052 · 55 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Ponderosa Estates (IN5243052): 10 violations on record since 2021. Over the period covered by EPA data, Ponderosa Estates recorded 10 violations, each listed as resolved; the utility serves 55 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Ponderosa Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Ponderosa Estates have a median household income of $78,596 and about 6,767 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Ponderosa Estates'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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Ponderosa Estates (EPA ID: IN5243052) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 55 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: 7 resolved, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Radium-226 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Radium-228 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 2, 2025 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Arsenic | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Arsenic | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 3 | No |
| Arsenic | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Gross Alpha | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Radium-226 | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Radium-228 | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2024-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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 available EPA compliance records for Ponderosa Estates (IN5243052) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ponderosa Estates water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Ponderosa Estates; its 10 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Ponderosa Estates serve?
Ponderosa Estates serves approximately 55 people across 2 ZIP codes in Indiana.
Where does Ponderosa Estates get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
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