Water Quality in Lafayette, IN (47909)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 47909.
Active Health Violations
4 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 82% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
43,561
Population
31
Water Systems
36
Violations (5yr)
4
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (31)
Lafayette Water Works
All resolvedPurdue Univ. Water Works
Indiana American Water - West Lafayette
Evonik Corporation
All resolvedFreds Mini Mart
Hershey Elementary School
East Tippecanoe Middle School
Mintonye Elementary School
Southwestern Middle School
Shadeland Community Center
Cole Elementary School
Wainwright Middle School
All resolvedLafayette A-Ok Campground
Sunrise Christian Church
Valero Quickmart
Gathering Acres Event Center
All resolvedThe Barn
2 health-basedRea Magnet Wire
Lafayette A-Ok Campground
Colfax Wesleyan Church
All resolvedOvertime Tavern South
Royal Oaks Estates Llc
Stidham Umc
All resolvedWea Creek Orchard
All resolvedMyers Pub
Last Chance Pizza
The Stables Event Center
All resolvedTen Pin Alley
Indiana Crop Improvement Association Inc
All resolvedEddie Joes Icehouse
Shadeland Community Center And Fire Dept
2 health-basedContaminants 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.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Lafayette (47909) has more violations than 82% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 36.
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
One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.
Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids
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.