Water Quality in Winchester, IN (47394)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 47394.
Past Health-Based Violations
5 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 43 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 90% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
7,879
Population
29
Water Systems
48
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (29)
Robert Sham
Winchester Speedway (Concession)
All resolvedWinchester Speedway (Hospitality House)
1 health-basedWinchester Speedway (Infield)
1 health-basedRandolph Co Ymca
A & W Drive-In Restaurant
South Salem Church Of Christ
Kingdom Hall Of Jehovahs Witnesses
New Liberty Church
All resolvedRiverside Community
1 health-basedCountryside Mhp-T.Cash
Our Savior Lutheran Church
Golden Rule Campground
1 health-basedJericho Friends Church
All resolvedShenandoah Mobile Home P
Grace Baptist Church
Randolph County 4-H Grounds Main Build.
All resolvedRandolph Motel
All resolvedWinchester Head Start Center
Randolph County Airport
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church
Dunkirk Friends Church
Randolph County 4-H Grounds Ffa Build.
All resolvedBartonia United Methodist Church
Formerly Camp Slingshot
1 health-basedLoyal Order Moose Lodge
Deerfield Methodist Church
All resolvedWhiteriver Friends Church
Randolph County Highway Department
All resolvedContaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
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?
Winchester (47394) has more violations than 90% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 48.
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.