Water Quality in Hillsboro, IN (47949)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 47949.
Active Health Violations
3 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 83% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,555
Population
18
Water Systems
27
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (18)
Marvin Downs
Mr. & Mrs. Francis Booe
Hillsboro Water Utility
1 health-basedMr. & Mrs. J. Crosby
Twin Lakes Camp Conf Ctr/Campground
Sugar Mill Lake (Well #3)
Sugar Mill Lake Camp
Twin Lakes Campground - Lodge
1 health-basedTwin Lakes Campground - Carlson Center
All resolvedCharlarose Campground
Sugar Mill Lake Camp
1 health-basedHighway 341 Country Cafe
Twin Lakes Campground
Twin Lakes Campground - Bath House
All resolvedYeddo Baptist Church
Sky Valley Resort
Clouse Processing
Phanuel Lutheran Church
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2022
How Does This Compare?
Hillsboro (47949) has more violations than 83% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 27.
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.