Water System Report IN

Sullivan-vigo Rural Water Corporation

EPA ID: IN5284021 · 2,765 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Sullivan-vigo Rural Water Corporation — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 2,765 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

2,765
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$155K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sullivan-vigo Rural Water Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$66,509
Median Household Income
1,464
Service Area Population
29%
Disadvantaged Population
55th
Poverty Percentile
75th
Energy Burden Percentile
86%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sullivan-vigo Rural Water Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $66,509 and an estimated 1,464 residents across its service area. Approximately 86% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Sullivan-vigo Rural 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
55th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Clay County, Indiana rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

98 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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

SULLIVAN-VIGO RURAL WATER CORP. (EPA ID: IN5284021) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 2,765 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Sullivan-vigo Rural Water Corporation (IN5284021) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sullivan-vigo Rural Water Corporation water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Sullivan-vigo Rural Water Corporation has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Sullivan-vigo Rural Water Corporation serve?

Sullivan-vigo Rural Water Corporation serves approximately 2,765 people across 2 ZIP codes in Indiana.

Where does Sullivan-vigo Rural Water Corporation get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
1,089
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,765
Reported to Indiana

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Sullivan-vigo Rural Water Corporation meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Sullivan-vigo Rural Water Corporation serve?
Sullivan-vigo Rural Water Corporation serves approximately 2,765 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Sullivan-vigo Rural Water Corporation's water source?
Sullivan-vigo Rural Water Corporation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Sullivan-vigo Rural Water Corporation's service area?
The Sullivan-vigo Rural Water Corporation service area has a median household income of $66,509. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Sullivan-vigo Rural Water Corporation get its water?
Sullivan-vigo Rural 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.
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