Historical Compliance Records IN 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Monon Water Utility

EPA ID: IN5291010 ยท 1,700 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Monon Water Utility (IN5291010): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Monon Water Utility's EPA record lists 33 historical violations, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 1,700 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,700
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
33
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0023 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2026-06-30)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
26
Contaminants Flagged
$158K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Monon Water Utility Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$66,223
Median Household Income
29,776
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
16%
Disadvantaged Population
48th
Poverty Percentile
77th
Energy Burden Percentile
77%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Monon Water Utility have a median household income of $66,223 and about 29,776 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 77% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Monon Water Utility's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

60 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
11 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 85% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Roanoke Water Works
1,722 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $525
Total Estimated Cost $525

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $525 (one-time) vs. $15,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Monon Water Utility (EPA ID: IN5291010) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 1,700 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 33 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 33 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
January 1, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Xylenes, Total Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 DICHLOROMETHANE Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 o-Dichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 p-Dichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Vinyl chloride Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 1,1-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 1,2-Dichloroethane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 1,1,1-Trichloroethane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Carbon tetrachloride Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 1,2-Dichloropropane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Trichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 1,1,2-Trichloroethane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Tetrachloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 CHLOROBENZENE Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 4 Yes
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 3 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 3 No
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Xylenes, Total Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
DICHLOROMETHANE Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
o-Dichlorobenzene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
p-Dichlorobenzene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Vinyl chloride Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
1,1-Dichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
1,2-Dichloroethane Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0023 mg/L No 2026-06-30

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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

3 of 4 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1. 1 of 4 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Monon Water Utility (IN5291010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Monon Water Utility water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Monon Water Utility; its 33 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Monon Water Utility serve?

Monon Water Utility serves approximately 1,700 people across 4 ZIP codes in Indiana.

Where does Monon Water Utility get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 33 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Monon Water Utility serve? ▼
Monon Water Utility serves approximately 1,700 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Monon Water Utility's water source? ▼
Monon Water Utility draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Monon Water Utility's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0023 mg/L (sample period ending 2026-06-30). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Monon Water Utility? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Monon Water Utility have a median household income of $66,223 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Monon Water Utility get its water? ▼
Monon Water Utility's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Monon Water Utility (IN): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/in5291010/
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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

Monon Water Utility (EPA ID: IN5291010) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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