B62/100
DECATUR CO. WATER CORP. — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,440 people · Indiana
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
IN5216008
Violations
11
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 2.27 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: December 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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 DECATUR CO. WATER CORP.
Is DECATUR CO. WATER CORP. water safe to drink?
DECATUR CO. WATER CORP. water receives a grade of B (62/100), which is considered good. Out of 5 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has DECATUR CO. WATER CORP. detected?
5 contaminants were tested in DECATUR CO. WATER CORP.'s water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does DECATUR CO. WATER CORP. have any EPA violations?
Yes, DECATUR CO. WATER CORP. has 11 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2021. Violation types include MON, MCL, MR. 4 are health-based violations.
How many people does DECATUR CO. WATER CORP. serve?
DECATUR CO. WATER CORP. serves approximately 3,440 people, Indiana. The system provides water to 1 community: Greensburg.
What type of water does DECATUR CO. WATER CORP. provide?
DECATUR CO. WATER CORP. sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is IN5216008.
How does DECATUR CO. WATER CORP. compare to other utilities in Indiana?
DECATUR CO. WATER CORP. scores 62/100 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.