Water Quality in COLUMBUS, IN (47202)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 47202.

121

Total Violations

Health-Based

Monitoring / Reporting

119

Resolved

What does this mean?

119 of 121 violations have been resolved. 27 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 94 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: 22 Population served: 7,269

Violations Detail (121 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 27, 2025	Active	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 27, 2025	Active	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 16, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 16, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 16, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Dec 2, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Dec 2, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Dec 2, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 10, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 10, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 10, 2024	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Mar 5, 2024	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Mar 5, 2024	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Mar 5, 2024	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jan 30, 2024	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jan 30, 2024	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jan 30, 2024	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jun 3, 2022	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jun 3, 2022	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jun 3, 2022	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jun 3, 2022	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Aug 2, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Aug 2, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Aug 2, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Aug 2, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Aug 2, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Aug 2, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Aug 2, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jul 13, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jul 13, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jul 13, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jul 13, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 29, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 29, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 29, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 29, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 29, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A

Violation Timeline

2025(5)

Groundwater Rule

Jul 27Active

Groundwater Rule

Jul 27Active

Groundwater Rule

Jan 16Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jan 16Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jan 16Resolved

2024(12)

Groundwater Rule

Dec 2Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Dec 2Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Dec 2Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Oct 10Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Oct 10Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Oct 10Resolved

E. COLI

Mar 5Resolved

E. COLI

Mar 5Resolved

E. COLI

Mar 5Resolved

E. COLI

Jan 30Resolved

E. COLI

Jan 30Resolved

E. COLI

Jan 30Resolved

2021(83)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

E. COLI

Aug 2Resolved

E. COLI

Aug 2Resolved

E. COLI

Aug 2Resolved

E. COLI

Aug 2Resolved

E. COLI

Aug 2Resolved

E. COLI

Aug 2Resolved

E. COLI

Aug 2Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 31Resolved

E. COLI

Jul 13Resolved

E. COLI

Jul 13Resolved

E. COLI

Jul 13Resolved

E. COLI

Jul 13Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

COLUMBUS (47202) has 121 recorded violations, including 27 health-based. 2 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

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Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

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Water Quality in COLUMBUS, IN (47202)

What does this mean?

Violations Detail (121 total)

Violation Timeline

2025(5)

2024(12)

2022(21)

2021(83)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

UV Water Purifier

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