Water Quality in Anderson, IN (46036)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46036.

Past Health-Based Violations

4 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 22 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 82% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

11,683

Population

24

Water Systems

26

Violations (5yr)

4

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (24)

Anderson Water Department

1 health-based
Groundwater under influence of surface water 58,942 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Marion City Water Works

Groundwater 28,363 people served
0 violations

Elwood Water & Sewage

2 health-based
Groundwater 8,586 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Red Gold - Elwood - Emergency Wells

Groundwater 469 people served
0 violations

Red Gold, Inc.

Groundwater 450 people served
0 violations

Cattails Golf Club

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Elwood Country Club

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Holiday Manor Estates

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Harmony Christian Church

All resolved
Groundwater 168 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Christian Congregation Church

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Red Gold, Inc.

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Airport Restaurant, Inc.

1 health-based
Groundwater 99 people served
12 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Kutche Chevrolet-Buick, Inc.

Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations

M & J Café

Groundwater 81 people served
0 violations

Curtisville Christian Church

All resolved
Groundwater 70 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Grace Baptist/Elwood Migrant Head Start

All resolved
Groundwater 70 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved

St. Johns Lutheran Church

All resolved
Groundwater 70 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Duckcreek-Boone Elem. School

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

J. Lewis Small Co.

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

St. Stephens Episcopal

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Elwood Court

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Deja Vu, Inc.

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Wolfs Motor Court

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Ranch Motel

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

18 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.4 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Anderson (46036) has more violations than 82% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 26.

Fewer violations 82th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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