A95/100
BROOKSTON WATER DEPARTMENT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,815 people · Indiana
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
IN5291002
Violations
5
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: October 7, 2024 – November 1, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved
Monitoring / Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: January 1, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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 BROOKSTON WATER DEPARTMENT
Is BROOKSTON WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?
BROOKSTON WATER DEPARTMENT water receives a grade of A (95/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has BROOKSTON WATER DEPARTMENT detected?
1 contaminants were tested in BROOKSTON WATER DEPARTMENT's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does BROOKSTON WATER DEPARTMENT have any EPA violations?
Yes, BROOKSTON WATER DEPARTMENT has 5 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, MR.
How many people does BROOKSTON WATER DEPARTMENT serve?
BROOKSTON WATER DEPARTMENT serves approximately 1,815 people, Indiana. The system provides water to 1 community: Brookston.
What type of water does BROOKSTON WATER DEPARTMENT provide?
BROOKSTON WATER DEPARTMENT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IN5291002.
How does BROOKSTON WATER DEPARTMENT compare to other utilities in Indiana?
BROOKSTON WATER DEPARTMENT scores 95/100 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.