Rising Sun Utilities
EPA ID: IN5258002 · 2,400 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Rising Sun Utilities (IN5258002): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Water monitoring for Rising Sun Utilities: no violations on record, 2,400 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Rising Sun Utilities Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Rising Sun Utilities have a median household income of $68,865 and about 5,408 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?
Rising Sun Utilities'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Indiana
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Rising Sun Utilities (EPA ID: IN5258002) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 2,400 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 47040 in Rising Sun.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0069 mg/L | No | 2024-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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.
- 47040 - Rising Sun
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Rising Sun Utilities (IN5258002) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rising Sun Utilities water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Rising Sun Utilities 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 Rising Sun Utilities serve?
Rising Sun Utilities serves approximately 2,400 people across 1 ZIP code in Indiana.
Where does Rising Sun Utilities get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Rising Sun Utilities Water Quality Report, IN. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/in5258002/
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