Water Quality in Indianapolis, IN (46237)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46237.

Past Health-Based Violations

5 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 12 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 76% of US ZIP codes.

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

43,473

Population

10

Water Systems

17

Violations (5yr)

5

Health-Based

Location

Loading map...

Water Systems Serving This Area (10)

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)

Gray Road Baptist Church/School

Groundwater 477 people served
0 violations

Gray Road Baptist Church & School

Groundwater 160 people served
0 violations

Seventh-Day Adventist Church - Southside

Groundwater 130 people served
0 violations

Dateland Vineyard Labor C

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Church Of Christ

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Arlington Avenue Baptist Church

2 health-based
Groundwater 28 people served
12 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Faith United Church Of Christ

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Dateland Vineyard Cooler

Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

6 violations
All resolved
TTHMHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
5 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 (46237) has more violations than 76% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 17.

Fewer violations 76th 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.

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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Check Another ZIP Code