A91/100
CAMBRIDGE CITY MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,900 people · Indiana
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
IN5289002
Violations
6
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.003 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2024 – August 5, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: November 1, 2022 – November 30, 2022Rule: 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 CAMBRIDGE CITY MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS
Is CAMBRIDGE CITY MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS water safe to drink?
CAMBRIDGE CITY MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS water receives a grade of A (91/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has CAMBRIDGE CITY MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS detected?
1 contaminants were tested in CAMBRIDGE CITY MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CAMBRIDGE CITY MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS have any EPA violations?
Yes, CAMBRIDGE CITY MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS has 6 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, MON, MR.
How many people does CAMBRIDGE CITY MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS serve?
CAMBRIDGE CITY MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS serves approximately 1,900 people, Indiana. The system provides water to 1 community: Cambridge City.
What type of water does CAMBRIDGE CITY MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS provide?
CAMBRIDGE CITY MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IN5289002.
How does CAMBRIDGE CITY MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS compare to other utilities in Indiana?
CAMBRIDGE CITY MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS scores 91/100 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.