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HAYDEN WATER ASSOCIATION — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,395 people · Indiana

Water Source
Purchased Groundwater
County
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System ID
IN5240005
Violations
39

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.002 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

15

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

2

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Reporting Violation

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

When: July 2, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: November 19, 2024 – June 27, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: November 19, 2024 – June 27, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: October 10, 2024Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

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

When: January 1, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2025Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: January 1, 2023Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

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

When: January 1, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: October 1, 2022 – June 30, 2025Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

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

When: October 1, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2022Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: June 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

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

When: October 1, 2021 – July 30, 2025Rule: Ground Water 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 HAYDEN WATER ASSOCIATION

Is HAYDEN WATER ASSOCIATION water safe to drink?

HAYDEN WATER ASSOCIATION water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 39 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has HAYDEN WATER ASSOCIATION detected?

1 contaminants were tested in HAYDEN WATER ASSOCIATION's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does HAYDEN WATER ASSOCIATION have any EPA violations?

Yes, HAYDEN WATER ASSOCIATION has 39 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include RPT, Other, TT. 20 are health-based violations.

How many people does HAYDEN WATER ASSOCIATION serve?

HAYDEN WATER ASSOCIATION serves approximately 2,395 people, Indiana. The system provides water to 1 community: North Vernon.

What type of water does HAYDEN WATER ASSOCIATION provide?

HAYDEN WATER ASSOCIATION sources its water from purchased groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IN5240005.

How does HAYDEN WATER ASSOCIATION compare to other utilities in Indiana?

HAYDEN WATER ASSOCIATION scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Indiana state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

North Vernon