F19/100
CHANDLER WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 20,120 people · Indiana
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
IN5287002
Violations
63
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 401.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2011.
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 CHANDLER WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT
Is CHANDLER WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?
CHANDLER WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT water receives a grade of F (19/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 63 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CHANDLER WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT detected?
66 contaminants were tested in CHANDLER WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CHANDLER WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT have any EPA violations?
Yes, CHANDLER WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT has 63 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2011. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does CHANDLER WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT serve?
CHANDLER WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT serves approximately 20,120 people, Indiana. The system provides water to 1 community: Newburgh.
What type of water does CHANDLER WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT provide?
CHANDLER WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IN5287002.
How does CHANDLER WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT compare to other utilities in Indiana?
CHANDLER WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT scores 19/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Indiana state page for a full comparison of water systems.