C56/100
CITY OF LAWRENCE UTILITIES — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 49,000 people · Indiana
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
IN5249005
Violations
18
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.40 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
strontium | 1600.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | < 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
5
Violations (last 5yr)
2
Unresolved
3
Health-Related
TIER 2Unresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
TIER 2Unresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: January 1, 2022 – February 23, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: August 1, 2021 – April 27, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation
When: August 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021Rule: 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 CITY OF LAWRENCE UTILITIES
Is CITY OF LAWRENCE UTILITIES water safe to drink?
CITY OF LAWRENCE UTILITIES water receives a grade of C (56/100), which is considered fair. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 18 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CITY OF LAWRENCE UTILITIES detected?
67 contaminants were tested in CITY OF LAWRENCE UTILITIES's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile), strontium. 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CITY OF LAWRENCE UTILITIES have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF LAWRENCE UTILITIES has 18 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MCL, RPT, Other. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF LAWRENCE UTILITIES serve?
CITY OF LAWRENCE UTILITIES serves approximately 49,000 people, Indiana. The system provides water to 1 community: Lawrence.
What type of water does CITY OF LAWRENCE UTILITIES provide?
CITY OF LAWRENCE UTILITIES sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IN5249005.
How does CITY OF LAWRENCE UTILITIES compare to other utilities in Indiana?
CITY OF LAWRENCE UTILITIES scores 56/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Indiana state page for a full comparison of water systems.