A90/100
ELBERFELD WATER DEPARTMENT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,122 people · Indiana
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
IN5287003
Violations
6
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
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 ELBERFELD WATER DEPARTMENT
Is ELBERFELD WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?
ELBERFELD WATER DEPARTMENT water receives a grade of A (90/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has ELBERFELD WATER DEPARTMENT detected?
1 contaminants were tested in ELBERFELD WATER DEPARTMENT's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does ELBERFELD WATER DEPARTMENT have any EPA violations?
Yes, ELBERFELD WATER DEPARTMENT has 6 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MCL, MR. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does ELBERFELD WATER DEPARTMENT serve?
ELBERFELD WATER DEPARTMENT serves approximately 2,122 people, Indiana. The system provides water to 1 community: Elberfeld.
What type of water does ELBERFELD WATER DEPARTMENT provide?
ELBERFELD WATER DEPARTMENT 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 IN5287003.
How does ELBERFELD WATER DEPARTMENT compare to other utilities in Indiana?
ELBERFELD WATER DEPARTMENT scores 90/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Indiana state page for a full comparison of water systems.