Water Quality in Tipton, IN (46072)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46072.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 8 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 62% of US ZIP codes.

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

9,049

Population

15

Water Systems

9

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (15)

Tipton Utility Service B

Groundwater 5,200 people served
0 violations

Days Marathon Inc.

Groundwater 354 people served
0 violations

Tipton West Water Treatment Plant

1 health-based
Groundwater 200 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Pioneer Hi-Bred Intl/Produc Plant

All resolved
Groundwater 140 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Sherrills Eat Here And Get Gas

Groundwater 104 people served
0 violations

Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc-Office

Groundwater 103 people served
0 violations

Wabash Alloys-Tipton

Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations

Horseshoe Cafe

Groundwater 81 people served
0 violations

Normanda Christian Church

All resolved
Groundwater 80 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Renewed Liberty Baptist Church

All resolved
Groundwater 80 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Philly Stake Out

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Stout Farms

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations

Truss Partners Llc

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Flamingo Motel

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Cripe Auction Service

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

5 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Tipton (46072) has more violations than 62% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 9.

Fewer violations 62th 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.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 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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