Current Health-Based Noncompliance IN 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Royal Oaks Homeowners Assn., Inc.

EPA ID: IN5291019 · 390 people served · 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Royal Oaks Homeowners Assn., Inc. (IN5291019): 4 unresolved EPA violations on record. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Royal Oaks Homeowners Assn., Inc., 4 violations are listed as unresolved - those findings cover the utility's service area of approximately 390 people and remain open in the federal compliance system, awaiting formal corrective action documentation.

Data: EPA SDWIS

390
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
10
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0065 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
6
Contaminants Flagged
$130K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Royal Oaks Homeowners Assn., Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$61,087
Median Household Income
17,057
Service Area Population
17%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
77th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Royal Oaks Homeowners Assn., Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $61,087 and an estimated 17,057 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Royal Oaks Homeowners Assn., Inc.'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
57th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
33th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 73% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Royal Oaks Homeowners Assn., Inc. compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 0700 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Gross Alpha at 1 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Radium-226 at 1 pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L). Bone cancer and leukemia (known carcinogen). Consider ion exchange (water softener) filtration.

Radium-228 at 1 pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L). Bone cancer and leukemia (known carcinogen). Consider ion exchange (water softener) filtration.

Gross Alpha was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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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 $600
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,900 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Royal Oaks Homeowners Assn., Inc. (EPA ID: IN5291019) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 390 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

2 current health-based noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 4 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 20, 2026 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 20, 2026 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Barium Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Radium-226 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Radium-228 Non-health-based Resolved

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 4 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 2 Yes
Barium Inorganic 1 No
Gross Alpha Radionuclides 1 No
Radium-226 Radionuclides 1 No
Radium-228 Radionuclides 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0065 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.

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 Royal Oaks Homeowners Assn., Inc. (IN5291019) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Royal Oaks Homeowners Assn., Inc. water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current health-based noncompliance records for Royal Oaks Homeowners Assn., Inc.. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Royal Oaks Homeowners Assn., Inc. serve?

Royal Oaks Homeowners Assn., Inc. serves approximately 390 people across 3 ZIP codes in Indiana.

Where does Royal Oaks Homeowners Assn., Inc. get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Royal Oaks Homeowners Assn., Inc.'s water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule, Contaminant 0700, Gross Alpha, Radium-226. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants 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 Royal Oaks Homeowners Assn., Inc. serve?
Royal Oaks Homeowners Assn., Inc. serves approximately 390 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Royal Oaks Homeowners Assn., Inc.'s water source?
Royal Oaks Homeowners Assn., Inc. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Royal Oaks Homeowners Assn., Inc.'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0065 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Royal Oaks Homeowners Assn., Inc.'s service area?
The Royal Oaks Homeowners Assn., Inc. service area has a median household income of $61,087. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Royal Oaks Homeowners Assn., Inc. get its water?
Royal Oaks Homeowners Assn., Inc.'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

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