LAPORTE WATER WORKS

PWSID: IN5246017 · Laporte, IN · Serves 22,197 people

Health Violations

LAPORTE WATER WORKS has 4 health-based violations out of 4 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
22,197
Total Violations
4
Health Violations
4
Source Type
Groundwater

LAPORTE WATER WORKS (PWSID IN5246017) 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 22,197 people in Laporte, IN, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Indiana drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 4 total violations, with 4 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Chlorine, Fluoride. Recorded violations span 2023–2023.

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)
IN5246017
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Laporte, IN
Population Served
22,197
Health Violations
Yes (4)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Chlorine 3 3
Fluoride 1 1

Violation History (4)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Jul 17, 2023
Chlorine Yes Feb 3, 2023
Chlorine Yes Feb 3, 2023
Chlorine Yes Feb 3, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LAPORTE WATER WORKS water safe to drink?
LAPORTE WATER WORKS has 4 health-based violations out of 4 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 LAPORTE WATER WORKS serve?
LAPORTE WATER WORKS serves 22,197 people in Laporte, IN. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does LAPORTE WATER WORKS have?
LAPORTE WATER WORKS has 4 total violations on record spanning 2023–2023. 4 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in LAPORTE WATER WORKS water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Chlorine, Fluoride.

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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