Water System Report IN

South Coast Conservancy District

EPA ID: IN5246004 · 2,013 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Across every monitored period in the past five years, South Coast Conservancy District reported no EPA violations for its service population of 2,013.

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

2,013
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$185K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$71,500
Median Household Income
15,225
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
67th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The South Coast Conservancy District serves a community with a median household income of $71,500 and an estimated 15,225 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 43% 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

South Coast Conservancy District'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
43th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Starke 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

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,500
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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

South Coast Conservancy District (EPA ID: IN5246004) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 2,013 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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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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 South Coast Conservancy District (IN5246004) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Coast Conservancy District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, South Coast Conservancy District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does South Coast Conservancy District serve?

South Coast Conservancy District serves approximately 2,013 people across 3 ZIP codes in Indiana.

Where does South Coast Conservancy District 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
69
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,013
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?
South Coast Conservancy District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does South Coast Conservancy District serve?
South Coast Conservancy District serves approximately 2,013 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is South Coast Conservancy District's water source?
South Coast Conservancy District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of South Coast Conservancy District's service area?
The South Coast Conservancy District service area has a median household income of $71,500. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does South Coast Conservancy District get its water?
South Coast Conservancy District'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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