A87/100
BLUFFTON UTILITIES WATER DEPT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 10,298 people · Indiana
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
IN5290001
Violations
10
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.004 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Other Violation
When: November 16, 2022 – January 6, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About BLUFFTON UTILITIES WATER DEPT
Is BLUFFTON UTILITIES WATER DEPT water safe to drink?
BLUFFTON UTILITIES WATER DEPT water receives a grade of A (87/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has BLUFFTON UTILITIES WATER DEPT detected?
31 contaminants were tested in BLUFFTON UTILITIES WATER DEPT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BLUFFTON UTILITIES WATER DEPT have any EPA violations?
Yes, BLUFFTON UTILITIES WATER DEPT has 10 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include Other, MR.
How many people does BLUFFTON UTILITIES WATER DEPT serve?
BLUFFTON UTILITIES WATER DEPT serves approximately 10,298 people, Indiana. The system provides water to 1 community: Bluffton.
What type of water does BLUFFTON UTILITIES WATER DEPT provide?
BLUFFTON UTILITIES WATER DEPT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IN5290001.
How does BLUFFTON UTILITIES WATER DEPT compare to other utilities in Indiana?
BLUFFTON UTILITIES WATER DEPT scores 87/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Indiana state page for a full comparison of water systems.