Water Quality in Washington, IN (47501)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 47501.

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

18,612

Population

8

Water Systems

10

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (8)

Washington Water Works

1 health-based
Groundwater 13,690 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based

Daviess County Rural Water

Purchased groundwater 7,969 people served
1 violation (5yr)
Lead tested: 7.21 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Petersburg Water Company

All resolved
Groundwater 4,018 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Kuzzens Shady Grove Labor Camp

All resolved
Groundwater 150 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Stuffles Mhp - Inactive

Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations

Phoenix Natural Resources

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Perdue Farms

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations

Perdue Farms (Break Room)

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

4 violations
Has active
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

3 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2024

How Does This Compare?

Washington (47501) has more violations than 67% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 10.

Fewer violations 67th 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

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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