B78/100
CITIZENS WATER - INDIANAPOLIS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 880,345 people · Indiana
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
IN5249004
Violations
16
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 360.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.005 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2020.
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 CITIZENS WATER - INDIANAPOLIS
Is CITIZENS WATER - INDIANAPOLIS water safe to drink?
CITIZENS WATER - INDIANAPOLIS water receives a grade of B (78/100), which is considered good. Out of 76 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has CITIZENS WATER - INDIANAPOLIS detected?
76 contaminants were tested in CITIZENS WATER - INDIANAPOLIS's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CITIZENS WATER - INDIANAPOLIS have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITIZENS WATER - INDIANAPOLIS has 16 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include MR.
How many people does CITIZENS WATER - INDIANAPOLIS serve?
CITIZENS WATER - INDIANAPOLIS serves approximately 880,345 people, Indiana. The system provides water to 1 community: Indianapolis.
What type of water does CITIZENS WATER - INDIANAPOLIS provide?
CITIZENS WATER - INDIANAPOLIS sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is IN5249004.
How does CITIZENS WATER - INDIANAPOLIS compare to other utilities in Indiana?
CITIZENS WATER - INDIANAPOLIS scores 78/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Indiana state page for a full comparison of water systems.