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Shoals Water Company

EPA ID: IN5251007 · 1,296 people served · 2 ZIP codes

In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Shoals Water Company has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 1,296 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

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

1,296
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$161K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Shoals Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$65,699
Median Household Income
11,441
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Shoals Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $65,699 and an estimated 11,441 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% 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

Shoals Water Company'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
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Martin 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

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 65% 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 Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,000

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

Shoals Water Company (EPA ID: IN5251007) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 1,296 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 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 Shoals Water Company (IN5251007) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shoals Water Company water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Shoals Water Company serve?

Shoals Water Company serves approximately 1,296 people across 2 ZIP codes in Indiana.

Where does Shoals Water Company 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
27
Galvanized — Replacement Required
248
Unknown Material
137
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,296
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?
Shoals Water Company meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Shoals Water Company serve?
Shoals Water Company serves approximately 1,296 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Shoals Water Company's water source?
Shoals Water Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Shoals Water Company's service area?
The Shoals Water Company service area has a median household income of $65,699. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Shoals Water Company get its water?
Shoals Water Company'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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