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 records for Tri-county Conservancy District (IN5255022): 2 violations on record since 2021. Over the period covered by EPA data, Tri-county Conservancy District recorded 2 violations, each listed as resolved; the utility serves 3,078 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,078
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0003 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
2
Contaminants Flagged
$226K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$85,510
Median Household Income
67,206
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
26%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
57th
Energy Burden Percentile
33%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Tri-county Conservancy District have a median household income of $85,510 and about 67,206 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Tri-county Conservancy District's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 47% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 11 detections recorded.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. 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

PFAS Treatment
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $500

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

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 $500 (one-time) vs. $5,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are 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 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform 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
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0003 mg/L No 2025-12-31

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 available EPA compliance records 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

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 2 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
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 most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0003 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Tri-county Conservancy District? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Tri-county Conservancy District have a median household income of $85,510 (Census ZIP-code estimate). 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 classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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 available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Tri-county Conservancy District (IN): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/in5255022/
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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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