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Indiana American Water - Crawfordsville

EPA ID: IN5254005 ยท 15,930 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Indiana American Water - Crawfordsville (IN5254005): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Indiana American Water - Crawfordsville - a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 15,930 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

15,930
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$176K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Indiana American Water - Crawfordsville Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$61,968
Median Household Income
31,824
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Indiana American Water - Crawfordsville serves a community with a median household income of $61,968 and an estimated 31,824 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Indiana American Water - Crawfordsville'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

66 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
2 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 97% 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. 1 detection 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 โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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16,422 people
C 1 violation
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $800
PFAS Treatment $167
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $2,267

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 $2,267 (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

Indiana American Water - Crawfordsville (EPA ID: IN5254005) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 15,930 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 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
0.001 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

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

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 Indiana American Water - Crawfordsville (IN5254005) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Indiana American Water - Crawfordsville water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Indiana American Water - Crawfordsville 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 Indiana American Water - Crawfordsville serve?

Indiana American Water - Crawfordsville serves approximately 15,930 people across 3 ZIP codes in Indiana.

Where does Indiana American Water - Crawfordsville get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
58
Detections
1
Latest sample
4/1/2024
Highest analyte
PFBS: 4.9 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBS 4.9 ppt โ€” โ€”

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†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Indiana American Water - Crawfordsville meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Indiana American Water - Crawfordsville serve?
Indiana American Water - Crawfordsville serves approximately 15,930 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Indiana American Water - Crawfordsville's water source?
Indiana American Water - Crawfordsville draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Indiana American Water - Crawfordsville's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Indiana American Water - Crawfordsville's service area?
The Indiana American Water - Crawfordsville service area has a median household income of $61,968. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Indiana American Water - Crawfordsville get its water?
Indiana American Water - Crawfordsville'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Indiana American Water - Crawfordsville: Serves 16K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/in5254005/
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