Water System Report IN

Ligonier Water Works

EPA ID: IN5257010 · 4,405 people served · 1 ZIP code

Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — Ligonier Water Works has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 4,405 residents.

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

C · 68
Avg Safety Score
4,405
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0058 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$186K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$75,827
Median Household Income
8,979
Service Area Population
10%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ligonier Water Works serves a community with a median household income of $75,827 and an estimated 8,979 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% 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

Ligonier 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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Noble 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

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 77% 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
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Ligonier Water Works (EPA ID: IN5257010) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 4,405 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 46767 in Ligonier.

Average Home Safety Score: C (68/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
46767 0.0058 mg/L No N/A

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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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 Ligonier Water Works (IN5257010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ligonier Water Works water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Ligonier Water Works serve?

Ligonier Water Works serves approximately 4,405 people across 1 ZIP code in Indiana.

Where does Ligonier Water Works get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

194
Confirmed Lead
405
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
797
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 4,405
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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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Ligonier Water Works safe to drink?
Ligonier Water Works has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Ligonier 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 Ligonier Water Works serve?
Ligonier Water Works serves approximately 4,405 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Ligonier Water Works's water source?
Ligonier Water Works draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Ligonier Water Works's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0058 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Ligonier Water Works's service area?
The Ligonier Water Works service area has a median household income of $75,827. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Ligonier Water Works get its water?
Ligonier 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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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