Water System Report IN

Wingate Water Works

EPA ID: IN5254014 · 299 people served · 2 ZIP codes

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Wingate Water Works has supplied tap water to 299 residents with no violations of any type on record.

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

299
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$117K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Wingate Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$90,391
Median Household Income
2,725
Service Area Population
6%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
75th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Wingate Water Works serves a community with a median household income of $90,391 and an estimated 2,725 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Wingate Water Works'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Putnam 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

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $600
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,950

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

Wingate Water Works (EPA ID: IN5254014) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 299 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Wingate Water Works (IN5254014) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wingate Water Works water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Wingate Water Works serve?

Wingate Water Works serves approximately 299 people across 2 ZIP codes in Indiana.

Where does Wingate Water Works 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
7
Galvanized — Replacement Required
2
Unknown Material
141
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2006-01-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 299
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?
Wingate Water Works meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Wingate Water Works serve?
Wingate Water Works serves approximately 299 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Wingate Water Works's water source?
Wingate Water Works draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Wingate Water Works's service area?
The Wingate Water Works service area has a median household income of $90,391. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Wingate Water Works get its water?
Wingate Water Works'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.
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