Water Quality in Columbus, IN (47274)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 47274.
Active Health Violations
2 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
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.
33,068
Population
33
Water Systems
19
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (33)
Columbus Municipal Utility
Indiana American Water - Seymour
Brown County Water Utility
All resolvedJackson County Water Utility
All resolvedSeymour Municipal Airport Authority
Natural Public Supply, Inc.
1 health-basedSaint John Lutheran School
Jehovahs Witnesses
Reddington Christian Church
Easyville Pentecostal Church
Swifty Station #186
Fast Max/Sunoco #131
Kocolene Service Station #83
Elks Lodge 462
Elks Lodge 462
Elks Lodge 462
Pulaski County Egg Farm
All resolvedEmanuel Lutheran Church
The Pines Restaurant, Inc.
Kocolene #64
Jonesville Christian Church
1 health-basedNewton County Egg Farm
Amoco Containers/Silgan Corp..
Cort Acres Egg Farm
Kulich Rentals Inc.
Church Of Christ
All Saints Episcopal Church
Cargill, Inc.
Vallonia Grocery
Lake Priscella
Texas Easten Transmission
Kocolene Service Station
Muscatatuck Nat; Wildlf Regoge
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Columbus (47274) 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.
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
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.