Water Quality in Bloomington, IN (47448)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 47448.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

8,117

Population

18

Water Systems

31

Violations (5yr)

4

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (18)

City Of Bloomington Utilities

1 health-based
Surface water 83,000 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 5.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Columbus Municipal Utility

Groundwater 51,122 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.74 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Brown County Water Utility

All resolved
Groundwater 15,368 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Nashville Water Department

All resolved
Purchased surface water 3,315 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 4.36 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Brown County State Park

2 health-based
Purchased surface water 2,836 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.72 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Morgantown Water Utility

Groundwater 1,125 people served
5 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 1.95 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Southern Brown County Wt

Surface water 810 people served
0 violations

Cyo Camp Rancho Framasa

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Cyo Camp Rancho Framasa

Purchased groundwater 225 people served
0 violations

Cyo Camp Rancho Framasa

Groundwater 225 people served
0 violations

Yellowood State Forest

Surface water 150 people served
0 violations

Happy Hollow Camp

Surface water 100 people served
0 violations

Cyo Camp Christina

Surface water 85 people served
0 violations

Camp Palawopec

Surface water 65 people served
0 violations

T.C. Steele St. Historic Site

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Younglife, Inc/Chartwell Lodge

Surface water 30 people served
0 violations

Belmont Retreat South Cistern

1 health-based
Purchased groundwater 25 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Belmont Retreat North Cistern

All resolved
Purchased groundwater 25 people served
6 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

17 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
4 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

5 violations
Has active
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2.74 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Bloomington (47448) has more violations than 82% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 31.

Fewer violations 82th percentile More violations

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.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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.

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