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Washington Twp Water Authority

EPA ID: IN5253009 · 3,825 people served · 9 ZIP codes

EPA data: Washington Twp Water Authority — zero violations, five years, 3,825 served.

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

3,825
People Served
9
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$244K
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 Washington Twp Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$57,224
Median Household Income
133,095
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
43th
Poverty Percentile
71th
Energy Burden Percentile
45%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Washington Twp Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $57,224 and an estimated 133,095 residents across its service area. Approximately 45% 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

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
34th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
88th
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 88th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Indiana

Dupont Water Company
3,865 people
0 violations
Reo Water Corporation
3,875 people
0 violations
C 3 violations
Knox Water Works
3,700 people
C 3 violations
C 9 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,144
Water Filtration $533
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,078

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 9 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

Coverage: 3 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 Washington Twp Water Authority (IN5253009) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Washington Twp Water Authority water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Washington Twp Water Authority serve?

Washington Twp Water Authority serves approximately 3,825 people across 9 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) — 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
1,730
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 3,825
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?
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 9 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.
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 $57,224. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
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.
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