Historical Compliance Records IN

Tri-county Conservancy District

EPA ID: IN5255022 ยท 3,078 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Tri-county Conservancy District (IN5255022): 2 EPA violations in the last five years. Five years tracked: Tri-county Conservancy District had 2 violations, all cleared, 3,078 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,078
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00032 mg/L
Max Lead Level
2
Contaminants Flagged
$226K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Tri-county Conservancy District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$85,510
Median Household Income
67,206
Service Area Population
26%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
57th
Energy Burden Percentile
33%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Tri-county Conservancy District serves a community with a median household income of $85,510 and an estimated 67,206 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Tri-county Conservancy District'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
67th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 67th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

33 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 47% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Tri-county Conservancy District compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 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. 11 detections 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

Similar-sized systems in Indiana

Attica Water Utility
3,147 people
2 violations
3 violations
Delphi Water Works
3,200 people
27 violations
1 violation
2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,400
Radon Mitigation $933
PFAS Treatment $500
Water Filtration $200
Total Estimated Cost $3,033

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,033 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Tri-county Conservancy District (EPA ID: IN5255022) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 3,078 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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
July 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report Rule 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 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
0.00032 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 Tri-county Conservancy District (IN5255022) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tri-county Conservancy District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Tri-county Conservancy District; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Tri-county Conservancy District serve?

Tri-county Conservancy District serves approximately 3,078 people across 3 ZIP codes in Indiana.

Where does Tri-county Conservancy District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Tri-county Conservancy District's water?
Detected contaminants include 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 2 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 Tri-county Conservancy District serve?
Tri-county Conservancy District serves approximately 3,078 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Tri-county Conservancy District's water source?
Tri-county Conservancy District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Tri-county Conservancy District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00032 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Tri-county Conservancy District's service area?
The Tri-county Conservancy District service area has a median household income of $85,510. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Tri-county Conservancy District get its water?
Tri-county Conservancy District'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.

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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Tri-county Conservancy District (EPA ID: IN5255022) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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