COLFAX WATER COMPANY

PWSID: IN5212001 · Colfax, IN · Serves 690 people

Health Violations

COLFAX WATER COMPANY has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
690
Total Violations
2
Health Violations
2
Source Type
Groundwater

COLFAX WATER COMPANY (PWSID IN5212001) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 690 people in Colfax, IN, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Indiana drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 2 total violations, with 2 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Combined Radium 226/228. Recorded violations span 1994–1994.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Indiana state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
IN5212001
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Colfax, IN
Population Served
690
Health Violations
Yes (2)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Combined Radium 226/228 2 2

Violation History (2)

Contaminant Health Date
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jul 1, 1994
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jul 1, 1994

Frequently Asked Questions

Is COLFAX WATER COMPANY water safe to drink?
COLFAX WATER COMPANY has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does COLFAX WATER COMPANY serve?
COLFAX WATER COMPANY serves 690 people in Colfax, IN. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does COLFAX WATER COMPANY have?
COLFAX WATER COMPANY has 2 total violations on record spanning 1994–1994. 2 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in COLFAX WATER COMPANY water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Combined Radium 226/228.

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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