Farmland Municipal Water Works
EPA ID: IN5268002 · 1,301 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Farmland Municipal Water Works (IN5268002): a lead 90th-percentile reading above the EPA action level. Over the period covered by EPA data, Farmland Municipal Water Works recorded 5 violations, each listed as resolved; the utility serves 1,301 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Farmland Municipal Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Farmland Municipal Water Works have a median household income of $66,335 and about 13,522 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 78% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 38% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Farmland Municipal Water Works'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
Farmland Municipal Water Works (EPA ID: IN5268002) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 1,301 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: 5 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2022 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 3 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.018 mg/L (2005-12-31).
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
3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.
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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Farmland Municipal Water Works (IN5268002) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Farmland Municipal Water Works water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Farmland Municipal Water Works; its 5 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Farmland Municipal Water Works serve?
Farmland Municipal Water Works serves approximately 1,301 people across 3 ZIP codes in Indiana.
Where does Farmland Municipal Water Works get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Farmland Municipal Water Works (IN): 5 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/in5268002/
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