B71/100
MARION CITY WATER WORKS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 28,363 people · Indiana
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
IN5227014
Violations
8
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
strontium | 2400.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
molybdenum | 55.00 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 2014.
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 MARION CITY WATER WORKS
Is MARION CITY WATER WORKS water safe to drink?
MARION CITY WATER WORKS water receives a grade of B (71/100), which is considered good. Out of 73 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 3 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has MARION CITY WATER WORKS detected?
73 contaminants were tested in MARION CITY WATER WORKS's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), strontium, molybdenum. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does MARION CITY WATER WORKS have any EPA violations?
Yes, MARION CITY WATER WORKS has 8 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2014. Violation types include MR, MCL, Other. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does MARION CITY WATER WORKS serve?
MARION CITY WATER WORKS serves approximately 28,363 people, Indiana. The system provides water to 1 community: Marion.
What type of water does MARION CITY WATER WORKS provide?
MARION CITY WATER WORKS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IN5227014.
How does MARION CITY WATER WORKS compare to other utilities in Indiana?
MARION CITY WATER WORKS scores 71/100 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.