Water System Report IN

B&b Water Project, Inc.

EPA ID: IN5253001 · 4,695 people served · 10 ZIP codes

In the most recent five-year monitoring window, B&b Water Project, Inc. posted zero EPA violations serving 4,695 residents.

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

4,695
People Served
10
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$263K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 8 (2021) to 9 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for B&b Water Project, Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$67,173
Median Household Income
132,217
Service Area Population
14%
Disadvantaged Population
43th
Poverty Percentile
72th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The B&b Water Project, Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $67,173 and an estimated 132,217 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

B&b Water Project, Inc.'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
29th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
79th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Monroe County, Indiana rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 79th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 62% 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. 5 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds state limits.

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 →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Indiana

Clinton Water Utility
4,773 people
D 7 violations
Gibson Water Authority
4,775 people
C 7 violations
C 4 violations
Cedar Lake Water Works
4,600 people
C 28 violations
C 8 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,150
Radon Mitigation $480
Water Filtration $480
PFAS Treatment $60
Total Estimated Cost $2,170

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 $2,170 (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

B&b Water Project, Inc. (EPA ID: IN5253001) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 4,695 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 10 ZIP codes across 3 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

Coverage: 4 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 6 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for B&b Water Project, Inc. (IN5253001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is B&b Water Project, Inc. water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, B&b Water Project, Inc. has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does B&b Water Project, Inc. serve?

B&b Water Project, Inc. serves approximately 4,695 people across 10 ZIP codes in Indiana.

Where does B&b Water Project, Inc. get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
1,813
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 4,695
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?
B&b Water Project, Inc. meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does B&b Water Project, Inc. serve?
B&b Water Project, Inc. serves approximately 4,695 people with drinking water across 10 ZIP codes.
What is B&b Water Project, Inc.'s water source?
B&b Water Project, Inc. draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of B&b Water Project, Inc.'s service area?
The B&b Water Project, Inc. service area has a median household income of $67,173. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does B&b Water Project, Inc. get its water?
B&b Water Project, Inc.'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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