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Parker City Water Department

EPA ID: IN5268007 · 1,400 people served · 1 ZIP code

With a five-year violation-free history, Parker City Water Department delivers safe water to 1,400 residents.

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

1,400
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$104K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Parker City Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$69,936
Median Household Income
2,118
Service Area Population
38%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
78%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Parker City Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $69,936 and an estimated 2,118 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 38% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. 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?

Groundwater

Parker City Water Department'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Randolph 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

59 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
6 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 91% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Indiana

C 2 violations
D 13 violations
C 1 violation
0 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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

Parker City Water Department (EPA ID: IN5268007) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 1,400 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 47368 in Parker City.

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 Parker City Water Department (IN5268007) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Parker City Water Department water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Parker City Water Department has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Parker City Water Department serve?

Parker City Water Department serves approximately 1,400 people across 1 ZIP code in Indiana.

Where does Parker City Water Department 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
588
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: 1,400
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?
Parker City Water Department meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Parker City Water Department serve?
Parker City Water Department serves approximately 1,400 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Parker City Water Department's water source?
Parker City Water Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Parker City Water Department's service area?
The Parker City Water Department service area has a median household income of $69,936. EPA EJScreen data classifies 38% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Parker City Water Department get its water?
Parker City Water Department'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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