Chain O Lakes Correctional Facility
EPA ID: IN5257023 · 186 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Chain O Lakes Correctional Facility (IN5257023): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Chain O Lakes Correctional Facility, 1 violation is listed as unresolved as of its reporting date; the utility's service area includes approximately 186 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Chain O Lakes Correctional Facility Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Chain O Lakes Correctional Facility have a median household income of $81,927 and about 14,030 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Chain O Lakes Correctional Facility'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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Chain O Lakes Correctional Facility (EPA ID: IN5257023) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 186 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 2, 2025 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2023 | Lead and Copper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0313 mg/L | Yes | 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 Chain O Lakes Correctional Facility (IN5257023) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chain O Lakes Correctional Facility water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Chain O Lakes Correctional Facility serve?
Chain O Lakes Correctional Facility serves approximately 186 people across 3 ZIP codes in Indiana.
Where does Chain O Lakes Correctional Facility get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
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