Water Quality in Salem, IN (47167)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 47167.

Past Health-Based Violations

12 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 12 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 81% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

15,375

Population

6

Water Systems

24

Violations (5yr)

12

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (6)

East Washington Rural Water

2 health-based
Purchased surface water 8,613 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.33 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Salem Water Works

10 health-based
Surface water 8,200 people served
22 violations (5yr) · 10 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Mount Tabor Christian Church

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

New Hope United Methodist

Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations

Wonder Valley Christian Camp

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Peek A Boo Lake (Spring)

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.61 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Contaminants Found

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
5 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
4 violations
All resolved
TTHMHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
AtrazineMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
LASSOMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
SimazineMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Salem (47167) has more violations than 81% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 24.

Fewer violations 81th 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.

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

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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