Current Noncompliance IN

Reynolds Water Works

EPA ID: IN5291013 ยท 533 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Reynolds Water Works (IN5291013): 2 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. EPA record snapshot: Reynolds Water Works, 2 open violations, 533 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

533
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
8
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
6
Contaminants Flagged
$176K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$62,171
Median Household Income
17,095
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
17%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
77th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Reynolds Water Works have a median household income of $62,171 and about 17,095 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 76% 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

Reynolds Water Works'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
57th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
33th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

60 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
9 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 87% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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8 violations
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Elnora Water Works
620 people
4 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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 $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Reynolds Water Works (EPA ID: IN5291013) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 533 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 2 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2025 TTHM Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Nitrate Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 3 No
Nitrate Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
TTHM Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule 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
Below the reporting limit No 2024-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

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

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 Reynolds Water Works (IN5291013) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reynolds Water Works water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Reynolds Water Works serve?

Reynolds Water Works serves approximately 533 people across 3 ZIP codes in Indiana.

Where does Reynolds Water Works get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 8 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 Reynolds Water Works serve? ▼
Reynolds Water Works serves approximately 533 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Reynolds Water Works's water source? ▼
Reynolds Water Works draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Reynolds Water Works's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. 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 Reynolds Water Works? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Reynolds Water Works have a median household income of $62,171 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Reynolds Water Works get its water? ▼
Reynolds Water Works'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.). Reynolds Water Works (IN): 8 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/in5291013/
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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

Reynolds Water Works (EPA ID: IN5291013) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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