Water System Report IN

Van Bibber Lake Conservancy District

EPA ID: IN5267010 · 830 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Water monitoring history at Van Bibber Lake Conservancy District shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 830 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

830
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$162K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Van Bibber Lake Conservancy District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$76,752
Median Household Income
21,854
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Van Bibber Lake Conservancy District serves a community with a median household income of $76,752 and an estimated 21,854 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% 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

Van Bibber Lake Conservancy District'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Putnam 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

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 69% 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 Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,550

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

Van Bibber Lake Conservancy District (EPA ID: IN5267010) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 830 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

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

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Van Bibber Lake Conservancy District (IN5267010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Van Bibber Lake Conservancy District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Van Bibber Lake Conservancy District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Van Bibber Lake Conservancy District serve?

Van Bibber Lake Conservancy District serves approximately 830 people across 2 ZIP codes in Indiana.

Where does Van Bibber Lake Conservancy District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

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

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
406
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 830
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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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Van Bibber Lake Conservancy District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Van Bibber Lake Conservancy District serve?
Van Bibber Lake Conservancy District serves approximately 830 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Van Bibber Lake Conservancy District's water source?
Van Bibber Lake Conservancy District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Van Bibber Lake Conservancy District's service area?
The Van Bibber Lake Conservancy District service area has a median household income of $76,752. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Van Bibber Lake Conservancy District get its water?
Van Bibber Lake Conservancy District'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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