Greencastle Water Quality

Indiana

Health Violations

The tap water in Greencastle, Indiana is served by 4 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 16,534 people. 3 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 0300 in 2016. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

4
Water Systems
16,534
Population Served
3
Total Violations
3
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Greencastle, Indiana is delivered through 4 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 16,534 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Greencastle shows 3 total violations across all 4 systems, of which 3 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 0300, 0200, 5000. 3 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Indiana drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
GREENCASTLE DEPARTMENT OF WATER 12,699 3 Health
PUTNAMVILLE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY 2,505 0 Clean
VAN BIBBER LAKE CONSERVANCY DISTRICT 830 0 Clean
BIG WALNUT WATER COMPANY 500 0 Clean

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
0300 2016-08-01
0200 2016-01-01
5000 1993-01-01

TRI Facilities in Greencastle

Facility Total Releases
Buzzi Unicem Usa-Greencastle Plant 790.1K lbs
Heartland Automotive LLC 129.4K lbs
Crown Equipment Corp 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greencastle, Indiana water safe to drink?
Greencastle is served by 4 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 16,534 people. 3 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Greencastle have?
Greencastle water systems have a total of 3 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 3 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Greencastle water?
Health-based violations for Greencastle water systems include the following contaminants: 0300, 0200, 5000. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Greencastle?
4 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Greencastle, Indiana, collectively covering approximately 16,534 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Greencastle get its drinking water?
Greencastle's water supply comes from 4 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Greencastle?
Yes, 3 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Greencastle, Indiana, reporting a combined 919.5K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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