Water Quality in CARMEL, IN (46280)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46280.
18
Total Violations
8
Health-Based
10
Monitoring / Reporting
18
Resolved
What does this mean?
18 of 18 violations have been resolved. 8 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 10 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (18 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2023(8)
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
41
Groundwater Rule
41
Groundwater Rule
41
Groundwater Rule
41
2022(6)
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
How Does This Compare?
CARMEL (46280) has 18 recorded violations, including 8 health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.
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.