Wildcat Highlands
EPA ID: IN5279026 · 360 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Wildcat Highlands (IN5279026): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. The EPA enforcement database lists 1 active violation for Wildcat Highlands - a provider that delivers drinking water to approximately 360 people and has not yet formally resolved those findings.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Wildcat Highlands Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Wildcat Highlands serves a community with a median household income of $63,115 and an estimated 42,109 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Wildcat Highlands'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Wildcat Highlands compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Wildcat Highlands (EPA ID: IN5279026) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 360 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 47905 in Lafayette.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 8 resolved, 0 archived, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Addressed (current) |
| January 1, 2022 | Barium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Barium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 6 | Yes |
| Barium | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
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 |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
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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.
- 47905 - Lafayette
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Wildcat Highlands (IN5279026) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wildcat Highlands water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Wildcat Highlands. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Wildcat Highlands serve?
Wildcat Highlands serves approximately 360 people across 1 ZIP code in Indiana.
Where does Wildcat Highlands get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
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