Water Quality in Indianapolis, IN (46222)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46222.

Past Health-Based Violations

3 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 4 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 60% of US ZIP codes.

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

38,887

Population

9

Water Systems

7

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (9)

Citizens Water - Indianapolis

Surface water 880,345 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 5.18 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of Lawrence Utilities

3 health-based
Groundwater 49,000 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.76 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Blue & White Truck Stop

Groundwater 560 people served
0 violations

A.J. Thatcher Golf Course

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Coca Cola Bottling Co. Of Indiana

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Papa Joes

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Speedway Starvin' Marvin #7770

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Ebenezer Retreat & Camp Institute

Groundwater 29 people served
0 violations

Faith Lutheran Church

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
5.18 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Indianapolis (46222) has more violations than 60% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 7.

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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.

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