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Lacrosse Water Department

EPA ID: IN5246015 · 540 people served · 1 ZIP code

Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Lacrosse Water Department stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 540 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

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

540
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$139K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lacrosse Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$65,917
Median Household Income
5,672
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lacrosse Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $65,917 and an estimated 5,672 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% 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

Lacrosse Water Department'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
30th
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

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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C 15 violations
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Orland Water Works
530 people
C 3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

Lacrosse Water Department (EPA ID: IN5246015) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 540 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 46366 in North Judson.

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 Lacrosse Water Department (IN5246015) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lacrosse Water Department water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Lacrosse Water Department has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Lacrosse Water Department serve?

Lacrosse Water Department serves approximately 540 people across 1 ZIP code in Indiana.

Where does Lacrosse Water Department 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:

3
Confirmed Lead
12
Galvanized — Replacement Required
15
Unknown Material
220
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2005-01-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 540
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?
Lacrosse Water Department meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lacrosse Water Department serve?
Lacrosse Water Department serves approximately 540 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Lacrosse Water Department's water source?
Lacrosse Water Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lacrosse Water Department's service area?
The Lacrosse Water Department service area has a median household income of $65,917. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lacrosse Water Department get its water?
Lacrosse Water Department'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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