Monon Water Utility
EPA ID: IN5291010 ยท 1,700 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Monon Water Utility (IN5291010): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Monon Water Utility, 33 violations appear in the five-year dataset, but none remain open - the utility has addressed each finding and is in current compliance, with no pending enforcement affecting the 1,700 people in its service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Monon Water Utility Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Monon Water Utility serves a community with a median household income of $66,223 and an estimated 29,776 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
Monon Water Utility'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Monon Water Utility compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.
PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.
Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Bromate at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Chlorodibromomethane was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
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
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 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2026 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | PFOA | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | PFNA | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Monochloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Dichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Bromodichloromethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Dibromochloromethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Bromoform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Chlorodibromomethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Trichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Monobromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Dibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Bromochloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Bromodichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Chlorodibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Tribromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | HAA6Br | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | HAA9 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 3 | No |
| PFOA | PFAS | 1 | No |
| PFNA | PFAS | 1 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromodichloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dibromochloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromoform | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Chlorodibromomethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00229 mg/L | No | N/A |
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
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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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 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
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Monon Water Utility (IN): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/in5291010/
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What You Can Do
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