C40/100
INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - CHARLESTOWN — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 8,658 people · Indiana
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
IN5210003
Violations
44
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOA | 0.013 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2016.
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 INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - CHARLESTOWN
Is INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - CHARLESTOWN water safe to drink?
INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - CHARLESTOWN water receives a grade of C (40/100), which is considered fair. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 44 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - CHARLESTOWN detected?
31 contaminants were tested in INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - CHARLESTOWN's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA. 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - CHARLESTOWN have any EPA violations?
Yes, INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - CHARLESTOWN has 44 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2016. Violation types include TT, RPT, MR. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - CHARLESTOWN serve?
INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - CHARLESTOWN serves approximately 8,658 people, Indiana. The system provides water to 1 community: Charlestown.
What type of water does INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - CHARLESTOWN provide?
INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - CHARLESTOWN sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IN5210003.
How does INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - CHARLESTOWN compare to other utilities in Indiana?
INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - CHARLESTOWN scores 40/100 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.