Current Noncompliance IN

Lagrange Department of Water Works

EPA ID: IN5244003 ยท 2,625 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lagrange Department of Water Works (IN5244003): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. In the current EPA monitoring period, Lagrange Department of Water Works has 1 violation still listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 2,625 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,625
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
40
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
38
Contaminants Flagged
$205K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lagrange Department of Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$72,088
Median Household Income
11,985
Service Area Population
38%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lagrange Department of Water Works serves a community with a median household income of $72,088 and an estimated 11,985 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 38% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. 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

Lagrange Department of 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Lagrange Department of Water Works compares to EPA limits

PFOA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Mercury 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Kidney damage, neurological impairment
Chlorodibromomethane 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Cadmium 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen

What This Means For You

PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Mercury at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Cadmium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Mercury was detected in this water system. activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Lagrange Department of Water Works (EPA ID: IN5244003) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 2,625 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 46761 in Lagrange.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 39 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Radium-226 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Radium-228 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Barium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Cadmium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Chromium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Fluoride Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Selenium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Nickel Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Nitrite Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 1036 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Mercury Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 1075 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 1085 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 1045 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 PFOA Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 PFNA 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
Barium Inorganic 1 No
Cadmium Inorganic 1 No
Chromium Inorganic 1 No
Fluoride Inorganic 1 No
Selenium Inorganic 1 No
Nickel Inorganic 1 No
Nitrite Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 1036 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 1045 Other Violation 1 No
Mercury Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 1075 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 1085 Other Violation 1 No
PFOA PFAS 1 No
PFNA PFAS 1 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

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 Lagrange Department of Water Works (IN5244003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lagrange Department of Water Works water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Lagrange Department of Water Works serve?

Lagrange Department of Water Works serves approximately 2,625 people across 1 ZIP code in Indiana.

Where does Lagrange Department of Water Works get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Lagrange Department of Water Works's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Mercury, Chlorodibromomethane. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Lagrange Department of Water Works serve?
Lagrange Department of Water Works serves approximately 2,625 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Lagrange Department of Water Works's water source?
Lagrange Department of Water Works draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lagrange Department of Water Works's service area?
The Lagrange Department of Water Works service area has a median household income of $72,088. EPA EJScreen data classifies 38% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lagrange Department of Water Works get its water?
Lagrange Department of 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

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Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Lagrange Department of Water Works (EPA ID: IN5244003) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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