Water Quality in Lafayette, IN (47905)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 47905.
Active Health Violations
7 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 98% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
42,219
Population
70
Water Systems
172
Violations (5yr)
7
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (70)
Lafayette Water Works
All resolvedPurdue Univ. Water Works
Indiana American Water - West Lafayette
Frankfort Water Works
Mr. K. Vander Hoff
Faith Christian School - Faith Baptist
High Point Oil Co Bulk Plant
Justrite Systems Inc
Exploration
All resolved29-Maramart
All resolvedAmerimart
Oliverio'S Restaurant
Dayton Elementary School
Primary Products Ingredients Americas
Little Lambs Daycare
Lighthouse Baptist Church
1 health-basedFarmington Lake Est Subd - Under Develop
Camp Sycamore Valley Pump House Ii
All resolvedCountry Charm Utility Co
Heartland Community Church
Legado Development Strip Mall
Big Fish N Campground, Inc. - House
Big Fish N Campground, Inc. - Rv Park
Americus Restaurant & Bar
All resolvedAlloy Custom Products, Llc
3 health-basedThe Blessing Barn
Lafayette Instrument Co.
Kings Ridge Homeowners Association
Rsw Sports Management Inc
All resolvedCary Scout Camp - Main Well
All resolvedCary Scout Camp - Pool
New Directions, Inc.
Wolfes Leisure Time Campground, Inc.
Eastside Assembly Of God
All resolvedIndianbrook Hm. Assn.-In
Bennetts Greenhouse, Inc.
Roadworks Mfg., Inc.
2 health-basedCamp Sycamore Valley New Building
All resolvedHigh Hill Mhp
Spring Valley Mobile Home Park
Camp Sycamore Valley
All resolvedMiracle Bethel Church
All resolvedArbor Village Mobile Hom
Apostolic Tabernacle
All resolvedLucky Mart
1 health-basedArise Christian Fellowship
Lafayette Country Club
West Point Baptist Church
Soccer Central
Wildcat Creek Winery
Steve Switzer
Friendly Market
Monitor Tavern
All resolvedGeo Science #2. Creative Arts
River Junction Camp
Bennett'S Greenhouse, Inc.
Baumgartner Trucking
31 Mara-Mart, Inc.
Bennet'S Greenhouse, Inc.
Aretz Airport
Head Start Center
Fairview Community Center
All resolvedThe Bluffs
Beutler Meat Proc. Inc.
Friendly Market - Us 52 South
Elston Presbyterian
Lafayette Kampground, Inc.
Highlite, Inc.
Docs Pizza & Subs
Stoops Trailer
All resolvedContaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Lafayette (47905) has more violations than 98% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 172.
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.