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

Groundwater 9,900 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 12.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Berne Water Department

Groundwater 4,388 people served
0 violations

Amishville U S A

Groundwater 999 people served
0 violations

West Missionary Church

All resolved
Groundwater 251 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Berne Evangelical Church

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Pine Lake

3 health-based
Groundwater 200 people served
11 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved

Faith Baptist Church

All resolved
Groundwater 137 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Troyers Market

Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Blue Creek Amish School

All resolved
Groundwater 60 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Curve Creek Amish School

2 health-based
Groundwater 55 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Turtle Cove Lake Estates

2 health-based
Groundwater 50 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Hidden Valley Amish School

All resolved
Groundwater 49 people served
14 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Affolder Implement Sales Inc

All resolved
Groundwater 45 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Amish Country Popcorn

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Whispering Brook Amish School

All resolved
Groundwater 44 people served
7 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Calvary United Methodist Church

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Canope Amish School

All resolved
Groundwater 40 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Jefferson Parochial Amish School

All resolved
Groundwater 35 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Fear Powersports

All resolved
Groundwater 35 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Shady Lane Amish School

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

Lincoln Amish School # 2

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

Maple Leaf Amish School

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

Prairie Amish School

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

Clearview Amish School

2 health-based
Groundwater 25 people served
12 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Sunnyside Amish School

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

76 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

3 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: 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.

Fewer violations 94th 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.

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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