Water Quality in HOWE, IN (46746)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 46746.

258

Total Violations

49

Health-Based

209

Monitoring / Reporting

252

Resolved

What does this mean?

252 of 258 violations have been resolved. 49 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 209 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: 58 Population served: 13,371

Violations Detail (258 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 10, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 10, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 10, 2025ResolvedN/A
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
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AApr 25, 2025ActiveN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AApr 25, 2025ActiveN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AApr 18, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(28)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

5A

Jun 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

5A

Jun 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

5A

Jun 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Apr 25Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Apr 25Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Apr 18Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

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

Nitrate

04

Mar 9Resolved

Nitrate

04

Mar 9Resolved

Nitrate

04

Mar 9Resolved

Nitrate

04

Mar 9Resolved

Groundwater Rule

20

Jan 25Resolved

Groundwater Rule

20

Jan 25Resolved

Groundwater Rule

20

Jan 25Resolved

Groundwater Rule

20

Jan 18Active

Groundwater Rule

20

Jan 18Active

2024(46)

Nitrate

01

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

01

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

01

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

01

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

01

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Sep 6Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Sep 6Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Sep 6Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Sep 6Resolved

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

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jul 31Resolved

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

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jul 31Resolved

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

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

May 8Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

May 8Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

May 8Resolved

Nitrite

03

Apr 16Resolved

Nitrite

03

Apr 16Resolved

Nitrite

03

Apr 16Resolved

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

4B

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Feb 29Resolved

How Does This Compare?

HOWE (46746) has 258 recorded violations, including 49 health-based. 6 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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