Historical Compliance Records IN

Morgantown Water Utility

EPA ID: IN5255011 ยท 1,000 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Morgantown Water Utility (IN5255011): 5 EPA violations in the last five years. Over the past five years, Morgantown Water Utility recorded 5 violations, all subsequently resolved through the EPA enforcement process - the supplier currently operates in good standing, with no active actions on file for its 1,000 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,000
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
5
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00203 mg/L
Max Lead Level
3
Contaminants Flagged
$234K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Morgantown Water Utility Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$92,235
Median Household Income
3,991
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Morgantown Water Utility serves a community with a median household income of $92,235 and an estimated 3,991 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% 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

Morgantown Water Utility'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Morgantown Water Utility compares to EPA limits

Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults

What This Means For You

Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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 โ†’

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Indiana

Lyford Water Works
1,000 people
15 violations
Mentone Water Company
1,001 people
0 violations
Lanesville Water Works
1,009 people
8 violations
Winslow Water Works
1,010 people
9 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
PFAS Treatment $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,800

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,800 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Morgantown Water Utility (EPA ID: IN5255011) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 1,000 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 46164 in Nineveh.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 5 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Lead Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00203 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 Morgantown Water Utility (IN5255011) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morgantown Water Utility water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Morgantown Water Utility; its 5 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Morgantown Water Utility serve?

Morgantown Water Utility serves approximately 1,000 people across 1 ZIP code in Indiana.

Where does Morgantown Water Utility get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Morgantown Water Utility's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Morgantown Water Utility serve?
Morgantown Water Utility serves approximately 1,000 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Morgantown Water Utility's water source?
Morgantown Water Utility draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Morgantown Water Utility's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00203 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Morgantown Water Utility's service area?
The Morgantown Water Utility service area has a median household income of $92,235. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Morgantown Water Utility get its water?
Morgantown Water Utility'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Morgantown Water Utility (IN): 5 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/in5255011/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

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Morgantown Water Utility (EPA ID: IN5255011) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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