Water Quality in TOPEKA, IN (46571)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46571.

236

Total Violations

57

Health-Based

179

Monitoring / Reporting

229

Resolved

What does this mean?

229 of 236 violations have been resolved. 57 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 179 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.

Water systems: 40 Population served: 5,635

Violations Detail (236 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMay 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMay 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMay 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
E. COLIMonitoring0N/AMay 16, 2025ResolvedSevere gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AApr 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AApr 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AApr 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
E. COLIMonitoring0N/AApr 18, 2025ResolvedSevere gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(12)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

E. COLI

34

May 16Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

E. COLI

34

Apr 18Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Jan 24Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Jan 24Active

2024(67)

Nitrate

01

Dec 31Active

Arsenic

03

Dec 31Resolved

Arsenic

03

Dec 31Resolved

Arsenic

03

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

01

Dec 31Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4A

Aug 17Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4A

Aug 17Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4A

Aug 17Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4A

Aug 17Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Arsenic

02

Jun 30Resolved

Arsenic

02

Jun 30Resolved

Arsenic

02

Jun 30Resolved

Arsenic

02

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jun 25Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jun 3Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jun 3Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jun 3Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

E. COLI

34

Mar 11Resolved

E. COLI

34

Mar 11Resolved

E. COLI

34

Mar 11Resolved

E. COLI

34

Mar 11Resolved

How Does This Compare?

TOPEKA (46571) has 236 recorded violations, including 57 health-based. 7 remain unresolved. 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.

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.

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