Universal Water Works
EPA ID: IN5283011 · 473 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Universal Water Works (IN5283011): 10 unresolved EPA violations on record. Where compliant utilities carry no open actions, Universal Water Works shows 10 active EPA violations in the federal database for a service population of approximately 473.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Universal Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Universal Water Works 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?
Universal Water Works'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 Universal Water Works compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 0700 at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 2 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
Universal Water Works (EPA ID: IN5283011) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 473 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 47842 in Clinton.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 10 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, 2026 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 14, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| December 14, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| December 14, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| December 14, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| December 2, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2022 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Stage 1 DBP 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 | 4 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 4 | Yes |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0014 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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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 Universal Water Works (IN5283011) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Universal Water Works water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 3 current health-based noncompliance records for Universal Water Works. 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 Universal Water Works serve?
Universal Water Works serves approximately 473 people across 1 ZIP code in Indiana.
Where does Universal Water Works get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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