Water Quality in Decatur, IN (47326)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 47326.
Past Health-Based Violations
3 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 27 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 82% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,803
Population
28
Water Systems
30
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (28)
Decatur Water Department
Don Stroung
Macklin Methodist Church
Bearcreek Farms - Buffet/Office
Bearcreek Farms Restaurant & Lodging
Holy Trinity Church
All resolvedBloomfield Elementary School
1 health-basedBearcreek Farms - Guesthouse/Lodg/Theatr
Bearcreek Farms - Apts/Cabins/Campground
Union Chapel Church
1 health-basedBryant Wesleyan Church
Hoosier Pride Farms, Llc-Well #4
All resolvedJay Creek Amish School
All resolvedLarry'S Marathon
Bearcreek Farms - Bakery/Lodging
Limberlost Amish School
All resolvedNew Covenant Fellowship Church
Twin Oak Amish School
All resolvedBearcreek Parochial Amish School
All resolvedHartford Valley Amish School
Twin Hill Amish School
Bearcreek Farms - Commissary
Loblolly Church Amish School
1 health-basedBryant Park
Bearcreek Farm
Orchard Lawn Park-Inacti
Limberlost Motel
New Corydon Methodist Church
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
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?
Decatur (47326) has more violations than 82% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 30.
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
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) 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.