B70/100

DUGGER UTILITIES — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,935 people · Indiana

Water Source
Purchased Groundwater
County
System ID
IN5277002
Violations
14

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.017 mg/L0.015 mg/LOver Limit

EPA Violation History

1

Violation (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2023Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov

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 DUGGER UTILITIES

Is DUGGER UTILITIES water safe to drink?

DUGGER UTILITIES water receives a grade of B (70/100), which is considered good. Out of 1 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has DUGGER UTILITIES detected?

1 contaminants were tested in DUGGER UTILITIES's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does DUGGER UTILITIES have any EPA violations?

Yes, DUGGER UTILITIES has 14 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include Other, MR, TT. 2 are health-based violations.

How many people does DUGGER UTILITIES serve?

DUGGER UTILITIES serves approximately 1,935 people, Indiana. The system provides water to 1 community: Dugger.

What type of water does DUGGER UTILITIES provide?

DUGGER UTILITIES sources its water from purchased groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IN5277002.

How does DUGGER UTILITIES compare to other utilities in Indiana?

DUGGER UTILITIES scores 70/100 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.

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