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
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Monon Water Utility Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
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.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
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.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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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 | 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
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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