Water System Report IN

Hilltop Ridge Apartments

EPA ID: IN5252001 · 52 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Hilltop Ridge Apartments 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 52 people.

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

52
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$461K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 3 (2021) to 6 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Demographics

$136,984
Median Household Income
91,334
Service Area Population
3%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
31%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hilltop Ridge Apartments serves a community with a median household income of $136,984 and an estimated 91,334 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Hilltop Ridge Apartments'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Hamilton 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

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections 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 →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $800
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $167
Total Estimated Cost $2,767

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,767 (one-time) vs. $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

Hilltop Ridge Apartments (EPA ID: IN5252001) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 52 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Hilltop Ridge Apartments (IN5252001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hilltop Ridge Apartments water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Hilltop Ridge Apartments has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Hilltop Ridge Apartments serve?

Hilltop Ridge Apartments serves approximately 52 people across 3 ZIP codes in Indiana.

Where does Hilltop Ridge Apartments 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
6
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 2020-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 52
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?
Hilltop Ridge Apartments meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Hilltop Ridge Apartments serve?
Hilltop Ridge Apartments serves approximately 52 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Hilltop Ridge Apartments's water source?
Hilltop Ridge Apartments draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Hilltop Ridge Apartments's service area?
The Hilltop Ridge Apartments service area has a median household income of $136,984. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Hilltop Ridge Apartments get its water?
Hilltop Ridge Apartments'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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