St. Bernice Water Corporation
EPA ID: IN5283010 · 750 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for St. Bernice Water Corporation (IN5283010): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Past issues aside, St. Bernice Water Corporation cleared all 1 violation and is compliant today, supplying 750 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for St. Bernice Water Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The St. Bernice Water Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $54,181 and an estimated 9,675 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
St. Bernice Water Corporation'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 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How St. Bernice Water Corporation compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
St. Bernice Water Corporation (EPA ID: IN5283010) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 750 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 47842 in Clinton.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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 | Surface Water Treatment 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 47842 - Clinton
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for St. Bernice Water Corporation (IN5283010) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St. Bernice Water Corporation water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for St. Bernice Water Corporation; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does St. Bernice Water Corporation serve?
St. Bernice Water Corporation serves approximately 750 people across 1 ZIP code in Indiana.
Where does St. Bernice Water Corporation get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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