Water Quality in Lafayette, IN (47955)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 47955.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 4 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are49 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 91% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
854
Population
4
Water Systems
49
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (4)
Lafayette Water Works
All resolvedPurdue Univ. Water Works
Indiana American Water - West Lafayette
Linden Water Department
All resolvedContaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
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 2025
How Does This Compare?
Lafayette (47955) has more violations than 91% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 49, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.