Current Noncompliance IN

Dublin Municipal Water Works

EPA ID: IN5289005 ยท 790 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Dublin Municipal Water Works (IN5289005): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Pulled from the federal compliance ledger, 1 violation at Dublin Municipal Water Works remain without resolution - the utility delivers drinking water to roughly 790 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

790
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0032 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$125K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Dublin Municipal Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$78,266
Median Household Income
5,568
Service Area Population
35%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
83%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Dublin Municipal Water Works serves a community with a median household income of $78,266 and an estimated 5,568 residents across its service area. Approximately 83% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 35% 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

Dublin Municipal 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

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

Detected Contaminants

How Dublin Municipal Water Works compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,700 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Dublin Municipal Water Works (EPA ID: IN5289005) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 790 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
October 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

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
0.0032 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Dublin Municipal Water Works (IN5289005) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dublin Municipal Water Works water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Dublin Municipal Water Works serve?

Dublin Municipal Water Works serves approximately 790 people across 2 ZIP codes in Indiana.

Where does Dublin Municipal Water Works get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Dublin Municipal Water Works's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Dublin Municipal Water Works serve?
Dublin Municipal Water Works serves approximately 790 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Dublin Municipal Water Works's water source?
Dublin Municipal Water Works draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Dublin Municipal Water Works's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0032 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Dublin Municipal Water Works's service area?
The Dublin Municipal Water Works service area has a median household income of $78,266. EPA EJScreen data classifies 35% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Dublin Municipal Water Works get its water?
Dublin Municipal 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Dublin Municipal Water Works (IN): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/in5289005/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Dublin Municipal Water Works (EPA ID: IN5289005) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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