Water Quality in Plainfield, IN (46149)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46149.
Past Health-Based Violations
6 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 14 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 77% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,952
Population
14
Water Systems
20
Violations (5yr)
6
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (14)
Plainfield Water Works
All resolvedBrownsburg Water Works
Town Of Lizton Water Utility
1 health-basedTri-West Hendricks High School
Blountsville Rest Area
Lizton Lodge Llc
All resolvedFirst Baptist Church Of Lizton
Lizton United Methodist Church
Lizton Pizza
Lizton Sunoco
Rusted Silo Southern Bbq & Brew House
Berkley House
Kennedy Estates
5 health-basedThe Chuckwagon
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jan 2022
How Does This Compare?
Plainfield (46149) has more violations than 77% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 20.
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
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.