Water System Report IN

Washington Twp Water Authority

EPA ID: IN5253009 ยท 3,825 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Washington Twp Water Authority (IN5253009): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA data: Washington Twp Water Authority - zero violations, five years, 3,825 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,825
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0007 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$244K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Washington Twp Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$54,674
Median Household Income
48,996
Service Area Population
35%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
73th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Washington Twp Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $54,674 and an estimated 48,996 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 35% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Washington Twp Water Authority'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
43th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
83th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 83th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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3,875 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $2,033
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,833

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

Washington Twp Water Authority (EPA ID: IN5253009) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 3,825 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0007 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.

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Washington Twp Water Authority (IN5253009) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Washington Twp Water Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Washington Twp Water Authority 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 Washington Twp Water Authority serve?

Washington Twp Water Authority serves approximately 3,825 people across 3 ZIP codes in Indiana.

Where does Washington Twp Water Authority 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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Washington Twp Water Authority meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Washington Twp Water Authority serve?
Washington Twp Water Authority serves approximately 3,825 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Washington Twp Water Authority's water source?
Washington Twp Water Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Washington Twp Water Authority's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0007 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Washington Twp Water Authority's service area?
The Washington Twp Water Authority service area has a median household income of $54,674. EPA EJScreen data classifies 35% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Washington Twp Water Authority get its water?
Washington Twp Water Authority'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Washington Twp Water Authority Water Quality Report, IN. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/in5253009/
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