Water Quality in Columbus, IN (47201)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 47201.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 18 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 78% of US ZIP codes.

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

47,900

Population

30

Water Systems

19

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (30)

Columbus Municipal Utility

Groundwater 51,122 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.74 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Brown County Water Utility

All resolved
Groundwater 15,368 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Southwestern Bartholomew Water Corp.

All resolved
Purchased groundwater 8,652 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Garden City Church Of Christ

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Freezer Fresh Ice Cream

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

St. Pauls Lutheran Church

Groundwater 177 people served
0 violations

Faith Lutheran Church

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

St. Johns Lutheran Ch/White Creek Sch

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Church Of The Galilean

Groundwater 95 people served
0 violations

White Creek United Methodist

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Flos Diner

Groundwater 78 people served
0 violations

Bethel Baptist Church

Groundwater 77 people served
0 violations

Musillamis Drive-In

All resolved
Groundwater 72 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Hacienda Lounge

Groundwater 62 people served
0 violations

Columbus Seventh-Day Adventist Church

All resolved
Groundwater 60 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Fellowship Association Medical Evang.

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Blues Canoe Livery

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

South 31a Mobile Home Court

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Gilhams Pizza Shop

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Chic-N-Mor Restaurant

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Newbern Church Of The Nazarene

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

First Metals & Plastics

All resolved
Groundwater 30 people served
6 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Bethel Wesleyan Church

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Natural Choices

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Elkland Hills

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Kenneth Gilpin

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Fun Blast

1 health-based
Groundwater 25 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Columbus Drive-In Theater

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

White Creek Conservation Club

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Shady Grove Mhp

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

12 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

3 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2.74 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Columbus (47201) has more violations than 78% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 19.

Fewer violations 78th 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.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 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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