A96/100
INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - SHELBYVILLE — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 19,093 people · Indiana
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
IN5273002
Violations
1
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 1980.
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 - SHELBYVILLE
Is INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - SHELBYVILLE water safe to drink?
INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - SHELBYVILLE water receives a grade of A (96/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 66 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - SHELBYVILLE detected?
66 contaminants were tested in INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - SHELBYVILLE's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - SHELBYVILLE have any EPA violations?
Yes, INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - SHELBYVILLE has 1 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 1980. Violation types include MR.
How many people does INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - SHELBYVILLE serve?
INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - SHELBYVILLE serves approximately 19,093 people, Indiana. The system provides water to 1 community: Shelbyville.
What type of water does INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - SHELBYVILLE provide?
INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - SHELBYVILLE sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IN5273002.
How does INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - SHELBYVILLE compare to other utilities in Indiana?
INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - SHELBYVILLE scores 96/100 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.