Water Quality in COLUMBIA CITY, IN (46725)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46725.

276

Total Violations

32

Health-Based

244

Monitoring / Reporting

274

Resolved

What does this mean?

274 of 276 violations have been resolved. 32 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 244 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: 84 Population served: 28,713

Violations Detail (276 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ASep 4, 2025ResolvedN/A
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ASep 4, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AMay 8, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AMay 8, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(10)

Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule

12

Sep 4Resolved

Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule

12

Sep 4Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

May 8Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

May 8Active

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

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

2024(26)

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

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Jan 14Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Jan 14Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Jan 14Resolved

How Does This Compare?

COLUMBIA CITY (46725) has 276 recorded violations, including 32 health-based. 2 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

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.

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