Long Beach Water Department
EPA ID: IN5246028 · 2,050 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Long Beach Water Department (IN5246028): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Long Beach Water Department sits well above the baseline - five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 2,050 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Long Beach Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Long Beach Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $59,641 and an estimated 43,997 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% 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?
Long Beach Water Department's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Indiana
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Long Beach Water Department (EPA ID: IN5246028) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 2,050 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 46360 in Michigan City.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00052 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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — 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.
- 46360 - Michigan City
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Long Beach Water Department (IN5246028) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Long Beach Water Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Long Beach Water Department in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Long Beach Water Department serve?
Long Beach Water Department serves approximately 2,050 people across 1 ZIP code in Indiana.
Where does Long Beach Water Department get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Long Beach Water Department Water Quality Report, IN. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/in5246028/
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