Water Quality in Lafayette, IN (47909)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 47909.

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 resolved
Groundwater 70,835 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Purdue Univ. Water Works

Groundwater 50,000 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Indiana American Water - West Lafayette

Groundwater 35,533 people served
0 violations

Evonik Corporation

All resolved
Groundwater 1,034 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Freds Mini Mart

Groundwater 800 people served
0 violations

Hershey Elementary School

Groundwater 612 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

East Tippecanoe Middle School

Groundwater 589 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Mintonye Elementary School

Groundwater 548 people served
0 violations

Southwestern Middle School

Groundwater 491 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Shadeland Community Center

Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations

Cole Elementary School

Groundwater 363 people served
0 violations

Wainwright Middle School

All resolved
Groundwater 340 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lafayette A-Ok Campground

Groundwater 305 people served
0 violations

Sunrise Christian Church

Groundwater 303 people served
0 violations

Valero Quickmart

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Gathering Acres Event Center

All resolved
Groundwater 300 people served
7 violations (5yr) · All resolved

The Barn

2 health-based
Groundwater 300 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Rea Magnet Wire

Groundwater 190 people served
0 violations

Lafayette A-Ok Campground

Groundwater 115 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Colfax Wesleyan Church

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Overtime Tavern South

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Royal Oaks Estates Llc

Groundwater 95 people served
4 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Stidham Umc

All resolved
Groundwater 86 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Wea Creek Orchard

All resolved
Groundwater 84 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Myers Pub

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Last Chance Pizza

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

The Stables Event Center

All resolved
Groundwater 52 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Ten Pin Alley

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Indiana Crop Improvement Association Inc

All resolved
Groundwater 38 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Eddie Joes Icehouse

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Shadeland Community Center And Fire Dept

2 health-based
Groundwater 25 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

28 violations
All resolved
NitrateHealth-Based

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

2 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

2 violations
Has active
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: 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.

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.

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.

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