Water Quality in Plainfield, IN (46168)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46168.
Active Health Violations
4 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 91% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
38,826
Population
48
Water Systems
51
Violations (5yr)
4
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (48)
Plainfield Water Works
All resolvedBrownsburg Water Works
Plainfield Re-Entry Educational Facility
Charlton Indiana Boys School
Avon Pizza Palace
Maple Grove Baptist Church
Liberty Water
All resolvedDuke Energy
Plainfield Baptist
P.S.I. Energy-Wrs Repowering
Church Of Jesus Christ(Latter Day Saints
Prestwick Snack Bar
P.S.I.-Wabash River Gen. Station
Fraternal Order Of Eagles
All resolvedPlainfield Bowl
Stacks 2
All resolvedDuke Energy Llc., Cayuga Station
Duke Energy Ky East Bend
All resolvedBrew Link Brewery/Oak Tree Golf Course
2 health-basedLiving Christ Lutheran Church (Daycare)
Dairy Queen
D & M Kountry Kitchen
Hi 40 Mobile Home Park
Souls Harbor Assembly Of God
1 health-basedCalverts Oak Leaf Park
Goodwill
Duke Energy Inc., Noblesville Office
Duke Energy Llc., Gallagher Station
Plainfield Bible Church
P.S.I. Energy/Dresser Mach Shop
Camp Camby Conference & Retreat Center
Lazy L Lake
District 39 Apartments
All resolvedLarkins Body Shop
Gene'S Standard Station
Avon Christian Church
Great Skates Roller Rink
Duke Energy, Noblesville Generating Stn.
1 health-basedPizza King Plainfield
All resolvedP.S.I. - Shelbyville Office
P.S.I. - Wabash Office
Shell Oil Co.-Atec
Faith Assembly Church
Whitis Manor Motel
Plainfield Baptist Church
Clover West Motel
A.B.C. Distributors
Plainfield Bowl, Inc
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2024
How Does This Compare?
Plainfield (46168) has more violations than 91% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 51.
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.
Activated Carbon Filter
Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.
Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor
Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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.