Water System Report IN

Lake of the Woods Mhp

EPA ID: IN5244005 · 46 people served · 1 ZIP code

From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Lake of the Woods Mhp has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 46 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

46
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$156K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lake of the Woods Mhp Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$69,500
Median Household Income
2,566
Service Area Population
38%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lake of the Woods Mhp serves a community with a median household income of $69,500 and an estimated 2,566 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Lake of the Woods Mhp'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.

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

About 1% of homes in LaGrange County, Indiana rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

63 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
2 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 97% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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

Lake of the Woods Mhp (EPA ID: IN5244005) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 46 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 46747 in Hudson.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lake of the Woods Mhp (IN5244005) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake of the Woods Mhp water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Lake of the Woods Mhp has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Lake of the Woods Mhp serve?

Lake of the Woods Mhp serves approximately 46 people across 1 ZIP code in Indiana.

Where does Lake of the Woods Mhp get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
14
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 46
Reported to Indiana

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Lake of the Woods Mhp meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lake of the Woods Mhp serve?
Lake of the Woods Mhp serves approximately 46 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Lake of the Woods Mhp's water source?
Lake of the Woods Mhp draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lake of the Woods Mhp's service area?
The Lake of the Woods Mhp service area has a median household income of $69,500. EPA EJScreen data classifies 38% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lake of the Woods Mhp get its water?
Lake of the Woods Mhp'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.
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