WASHINGTON WATER WORKS

PWSID: IN5214007 · Washington, IN · Serves 13,690 people

Health Violations

WASHINGTON WATER WORKS has 1 health-based violation out of 1 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
13,690
Total Violations
1
Health Violations
1
Source Type
Groundwater

WASHINGTON WATER WORKS (PWSID IN5214007) 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 13,690 people in Washington, IN, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Indiana drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 1 total violation, with 1 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Chlorine. Recorded violations span 2025–2025.

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)
IN5214007
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Washington, IN
Population Served
13,690
Health Violations
Yes (1)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Chlorine 1 1

Violation History (1)

Contaminant Health Date
Chlorine Yes Sep 5, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WASHINGTON WATER WORKS water safe to drink?
WASHINGTON WATER WORKS has 1 health-based violation out of 1 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 WASHINGTON WATER WORKS serve?
WASHINGTON WATER WORKS serves 13,690 people in Washington, IN. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does WASHINGTON WATER WORKS have?
WASHINGTON WATER WORKS has 1 total violation on record spanning 2025–2025. 1 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in WASHINGTON WATER WORKS water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Chlorine.

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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