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GAS CITY WATER DEPARTMENT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 6,000 people · Indiana

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
IN5227006
Violations
20

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
1.76 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

7

Violations (last 5yr)

3

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2025Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify 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: August 1, 2024 – August 31, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2024 – August 2, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Failed treatment technique requirements

When: December 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: December 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Consumer Confidence 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 GAS CITY WATER DEPARTMENT

Is GAS CITY WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?

GAS CITY WATER DEPARTMENT water receives a grade of B (61/100), which is considered good. Out of 32 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has GAS CITY WATER DEPARTMENT detected?

32 contaminants were tested in GAS CITY WATER DEPARTMENT's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does GAS CITY WATER DEPARTMENT have any EPA violations?

Yes, GAS CITY WATER DEPARTMENT has 20 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MR, MON. 2 are health-based violations.

How many people does GAS CITY WATER DEPARTMENT serve?

GAS CITY WATER DEPARTMENT serves approximately 6,000 people, Indiana. The system provides water to 1 community: Gas City.

What type of water does GAS CITY WATER DEPARTMENT provide?

GAS CITY WATER DEPARTMENT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IN5227006.

How does GAS CITY WATER DEPARTMENT compare to other utilities in Indiana?

GAS CITY WATER DEPARTMENT scores 61/100 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.

Cities Served

Gas City