Water System Report IN

Avilla Water Department

EPA ID: IN5257002 · 2,700 people served · 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Avilla Water Department (IN5257002): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA monitoring data for Avilla Water Department shows an unblemished five-year compliance history - no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 2,700 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,700
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$196K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Avilla Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$81,055
Median Household Income
28,947
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
48th
Poverty Percentile
68th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Avilla Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $81,055 and an estimated 28,947 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% 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

Avilla Water Department'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $75
Total Estimated Cost $2,775

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

Avilla Water Department (EPA ID: IN5257002) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 2,700 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 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 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.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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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 Avilla Water Department (IN5257002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avilla Water Department water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Avilla Water Department 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 Avilla Water Department serve?

Avilla Water Department serves approximately 2,700 people across 4 ZIP codes in Indiana.

Where does Avilla Water Department get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Avilla Water Department meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Avilla Water Department serve?
Avilla Water Department serves approximately 2,700 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Avilla Water Department's water source?
Avilla Water Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Avilla Water Department's service area?
The Avilla Water Department service area has a median household income of $81,055. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Avilla Water Department get its water?
Avilla Water Department'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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