B70/100
INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - SHERIDAN — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 4,435 people · Indiana
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
IN5229014
Violations
5
Contaminant Test Results
4 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.90 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
strontium | 1830.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
molybdenum | 67.10 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
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 1998.
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 - SHERIDAN
Is INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - SHERIDAN water safe to drink?
INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - SHERIDAN water receives a grade of B (70/100), which is considered good. Out of 28 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 4 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - SHERIDAN detected?
28 contaminants were tested in INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - SHERIDAN's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile), strontium, molybdenum. 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 4 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - SHERIDAN have any EPA violations?
Yes, INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - SHERIDAN has 5 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 1998. Violation types include MR, MCL. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - SHERIDAN serve?
INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - SHERIDAN serves approximately 4,435 people, Indiana. The system provides water to 1 community: Sheridan.
What type of water does INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - SHERIDAN provide?
INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - SHERIDAN sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IN5229014.
How does INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - SHERIDAN compare to other utilities in Indiana?
INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - SHERIDAN scores 70/100 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.