A94/100
KNOX COUNTY WATER, INC. — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,525 people · Indiana
Water Source
Purchased Groundwater
County
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System ID
IN5242018
Violations
3
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
manganese | 360.95 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2009.
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 KNOX COUNTY WATER, INC.
Is KNOX COUNTY WATER, INC. water safe to drink?
KNOX COUNTY WATER, INC. water receives a grade of A (94/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 21 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has KNOX COUNTY WATER, INC. detected?
21 contaminants were tested in KNOX COUNTY WATER, INC.'s water. Notable contaminants include manganese. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does KNOX COUNTY WATER, INC. have any EPA violations?
Yes, KNOX COUNTY WATER, INC. has 3 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2009. Violation types include MR, Other.
How many people does KNOX COUNTY WATER, INC. serve?
KNOX COUNTY WATER, INC. serves approximately 3,525 people, Indiana. The system provides water to 1 community: Vincennes.
What type of water does KNOX COUNTY WATER, INC. provide?
KNOX COUNTY WATER, INC. sources its water from purchased groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IN5242018.
How does KNOX COUNTY WATER, INC. compare to other utilities in Indiana?
KNOX COUNTY WATER, INC. scores 94/100 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.