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LINTON MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 7,430 people · Indiana

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
IN5228005
Violations
27

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

5

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

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

When: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

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

When: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: September 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring violation

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

When: August 1, 2021 – October 5, 2021Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring violation

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

When: May 1, 2021 – June 25, 2021Rule: Total Coliform 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 LINTON MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY

Is LINTON MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY water safe to drink?

LINTON MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY water receives a grade of B (61/100), which is considered good. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has LINTON MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY detected?

31 contaminants were tested in LINTON MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does LINTON MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY have any EPA violations?

Yes, LINTON MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY has 27 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, MON, RPT. 3 are health-based violations.

How many people does LINTON MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY serve?

LINTON MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY serves approximately 7,430 people, Indiana. The system provides water to 1 community: Linton.

What type of water does LINTON MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY provide?

LINTON MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IN5228005.

How does LINTON MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY compare to other utilities in Indiana?

LINTON MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY scores 61/100 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.

Cities Served

Linton