Water Quality in Decatur, IN (46711)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46711.
Past Health-Based Violations
9 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 74 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 94% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
8,353
Population
25
Water Systems
83
Violations (5yr)
9
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (25)
Decatur Water Department
Berne Water Department
Amishville U S A
West Missionary Church
All resolvedBerne Evangelical Church
Pine Lake
3 health-basedFaith Baptist Church
All resolvedTroyers Market
Blue Creek Amish School
All resolvedCurve Creek Amish School
2 health-basedTurtle Cove Lake Estates
2 health-basedHidden Valley Amish School
All resolvedAffolder Implement Sales Inc
All resolvedAmish Country Popcorn
Whispering Brook Amish School
All resolvedCalvary United Methodist Church
Canope Amish School
All resolvedJefferson Parochial Amish School
All resolvedFear Powersports
All resolvedShady Lane Amish School
All resolvedLincoln Amish School # 2
All resolvedMaple Leaf Amish School
All resolvedPrairie Amish School
All resolvedClearview Amish School
2 health-basedSunnyside Amish School
All resolvedContaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Decatur (46711) has more violations than 94% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 83.
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.
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.