Health Violations Found IN 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Shady Grove Mobile Home Park

EPA ID: IN5246024 · 100 people served · 5 ZIP codes

In the most recent EPA reporting cycle, Shady Grove Mobile Home Park carried 24 violations still marked as unresolved — each remains active in the federal enforcement ledger while the utility continues operations for its service population of approximately 100 people across the area it supplies.

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

B · 82
Avg Safety Score
100
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
53
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0016 mg/L
Max Lead Level
10
Contaminants Flagged
$258K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 2 (2022) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Demographics

$75,575
Median Household Income
129,006
Service Area Population
19%
Disadvantaged Population
48th
Poverty Percentile
48th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Shady Grove Mobile Home Park serves a community with a median household income of $75,575 and an estimated 129,006 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Shady Grove Mobile Home Park'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
48th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
54th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in LaPorte 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

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Shady Grove Mobile Home Park compares to EPA limits

Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults

What This Means For You

Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 31 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.012 ppt, PFOS: 0.012 ppt, PFHxS: 0.089 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,440
Water Filtration $300
PFAS Treatment $100
Total Estimated Cost $1,840

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.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,840 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

Shady Grove Mobile Home Park (EPA ID: IN5246024) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 100 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (82/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

2 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 24 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
August 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Radium-228 Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
June 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
May 21, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
May 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
April 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
April 1, 2025 Total Organic Carbon Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 10, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 24, 2023 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
June 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
May 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
April 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
March 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
February 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 31 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 7 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 6 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 2 Yes
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Total Organic Carbon Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No
Gross Alpha Radionuclides 1 No
Radium-228 Radionuclides 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
46352 0.0016 mg/L No N/A

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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 Shady Grove Mobile Home Park (IN5246024) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shady Grove Mobile Home Park water safe to drink?

Shady Grove Mobile Home Park has recorded 2 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Shady Grove Mobile Home Park serve?

Shady Grove Mobile Home Park serves approximately 100 people across 5 ZIP codes in Indiana.

Where does Shady Grove Mobile Home Park get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Shady Grove Mobile Home Park safe to drink?
Shady Grove Mobile Home Park earns a B safety grade with 53 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Shady Grove Mobile Home Park's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule. 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 Shady Grove Mobile Home Park serve?
Shady Grove Mobile Home Park serves approximately 100 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Shady Grove Mobile Home Park's water source?
Shady Grove Mobile Home Park draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Shady Grove Mobile Home Park's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0016 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Shady Grove Mobile Home Park's service area?
The Shady Grove Mobile Home Park service area has a median household income of $75,575. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Shady Grove Mobile Home Park get its water?
Shady Grove Mobile Home Park'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Shady Grove Mobile Home Park (EPA ID: IN5246024) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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