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Indiana American Water - Sullivan

EPA ID: IN5277009 ยท 6,598 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Indiana American Water - Sullivan (IN5277009): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Indiana American Water - Sullivan has supplied tap water to 6,598 residents with no violations of any type on record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

6,598
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$143K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$53,522
Median Household Income
8,494
Service Area Population
60%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Indiana American Water - Sullivan serves a community with a median household income of $53,522 and an estimated 8,494 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 60% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Indiana American Water - Sullivan'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 70% 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
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $400

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

Indiana American Water - Sullivan (EPA ID: IN5277009) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 6,598 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 47882 in Sullivan.

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 mg/L No N/A

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

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 the full compliance record for Indiana American Water - Sullivan (IN5277009) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Indiana American Water - Sullivan water safe to drink?

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

Indiana American Water - Sullivan serves approximately 6,598 people across 1 ZIP code in Indiana.

Where does Indiana American Water - Sullivan get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Indiana American Water - Sullivan meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Indiana American Water - Sullivan serve?
Indiana American Water - Sullivan serves approximately 6,598 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Indiana American Water - Sullivan's water source?
Indiana American Water - Sullivan draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Indiana American Water - Sullivan's service area?
The Indiana American Water - Sullivan service area has a median household income of $53,522. EPA EJScreen data classifies 60% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Indiana American Water - Sullivan get its water?
Indiana American Water - Sullivan'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Indiana American Water - Sullivan Water Quality Report, IN. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/in5277009/
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