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Indiana American Water - Farmersburg

EPA ID: IN5277003 · 2,095 people served · 6 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Indiana American Water - Farmersburg (IN5277003): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Indiana American Water - Farmersburg has no EPA violations on record; the utility serves 2,095 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,095
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$138K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Indiana American Water - Farmersburg Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$56,201
Median Household Income
48,297
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
49%
Disadvantaged Population
58th
Poverty Percentile
75th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Indiana American Water - Farmersburg have a median household income of $56,201 and about 48,297 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 49% 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?

Groundwater

Indiana American Water - Farmersburg'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
55th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

68 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
10 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 87% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 3 detections recorded. 1 detection is above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Indiana

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2,076 people
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Liberty Water Works
2,133 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $300
PFAS Treatment $250
Total Estimated Cost $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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $550 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Indiana American Water - Farmersburg (EPA ID: IN5277003) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 2,095 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.001 mg/L No 2023-12-31

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

6 of 6 ZIP records with known zones are 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Indiana American Water - Farmersburg (IN5277003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Indiana American Water - Farmersburg water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Indiana American Water - Farmersburg 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 Indiana American Water - Farmersburg serve?

Indiana American Water - Farmersburg serves approximately 2,095 people across 6 ZIP codes in Indiana.

Where does Indiana American Water - Farmersburg get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Indiana American Water - Farmersburg; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Indiana American Water - Farmersburg serve? ▼
Indiana American Water - Farmersburg serves approximately 2,095 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Indiana American Water - Farmersburg's water source? ▼
Indiana American Water - Farmersburg draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Indiana American Water - Farmersburg's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.001 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Indiana American Water - Farmersburg? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Indiana American Water - Farmersburg have a median household income of $56,201 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 49% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Indiana American Water - Farmersburg get its water? ▼
Indiana American Water - Farmersburg'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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Indiana American Water - Farmersburg Water Report, IN. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/in5277003/
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