Otwell Water Corporation
EPA ID: IN5263001 · 2,100 people served · 1 ZIP code
Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Otwell Water Corporation kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 2,100 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Otwell Water Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Otwell Water Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $59,125 and an estimated 1,500 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Otwell Water Corporation's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 1% of homes in Pike County, Indiana rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 5 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Otwell Water Corporation (EPA ID: IN5263001) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 2,100 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 47564 in Otwell.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
- 47564 — Otwell
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Otwell Water Corporation (IN5263001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Otwell Water Corporation water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Otwell Water Corporation has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Otwell Water Corporation serve?
Otwell Water Corporation serves approximately 2,100 people across 1 ZIP code in Indiana.
Where does Otwell Water Corporation get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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.