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
Brown County Water Utility
All resolvedSouthwestern Bartholomew Water Corp.
All resolvedGarden City Church Of Christ
Freezer Fresh Ice Cream
St. Pauls Lutheran Church
Faith Lutheran Church
St. Johns Lutheran Ch/White Creek Sch
Church Of The Galilean
White Creek United Methodist
Flos Diner
Bethel Baptist Church
Musillamis Drive-In
All resolvedHacienda Lounge
Columbus Seventh-Day Adventist Church
All resolvedFellowship Association Medical Evang.
Blues Canoe Livery
South 31a Mobile Home Court
Gilhams Pizza Shop
Chic-N-Mor Restaurant
Newbern Church Of The Nazarene
First Metals & Plastics
All resolvedBethel Wesleyan Church
Natural Choices
Elkland Hills
Kenneth Gilpin
Fun Blast
1 health-basedColumbus Drive-In Theater
White Creek Conservation Club
Shady Grove Mhp
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: 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.
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.