C48/100
GERMAN TOWNSHIP WATER DISTRICT INC. — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 12,890 people · Indiana
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
IN5282003
Violations
13
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2021.
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 GERMAN TOWNSHIP WATER DISTRICT INC.
Is GERMAN TOWNSHIP WATER DISTRICT INC. water safe to drink?
GERMAN TOWNSHIP WATER DISTRICT INC. water receives a grade of C (48/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 13 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has GERMAN TOWNSHIP WATER DISTRICT INC. detected?
69 contaminants were tested in GERMAN TOWNSHIP WATER DISTRICT INC.'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does GERMAN TOWNSHIP WATER DISTRICT INC. have any EPA violations?
Yes, GERMAN TOWNSHIP WATER DISTRICT INC. has 13 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2021. Violation types include MR, MCL. 9 are health-based violations.
How many people does GERMAN TOWNSHIP WATER DISTRICT INC. serve?
GERMAN TOWNSHIP WATER DISTRICT INC. serves approximately 12,890 people, Indiana. The system provides water to 1 community: Evansville.
What type of water does GERMAN TOWNSHIP WATER DISTRICT INC. provide?
GERMAN TOWNSHIP WATER DISTRICT INC. 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 IN5282003.
How does GERMAN TOWNSHIP WATER DISTRICT INC. compare to other utilities in Indiana?
GERMAN TOWNSHIP WATER DISTRICT INC. scores 48/100 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.