MONTEZUMA MUNICIPAL UTILITY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,022 people · Indiana
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
IN5261005
Violations
36
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
17
Violations (last 5yr)
17
Unresolved
14
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2025Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 1 — URGENTUnresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (single sample)
When: July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Enforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 1 — URGENTUnresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (single sample)
When: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Enforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 1 — URGENTUnresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (single sample)
When: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Enforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 1 — URGENTUnresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (single sample)
When: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Enforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 1 — URGENTUnresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (single sample)
When: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Enforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 1 — URGENTUnresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (single sample)
When: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Enforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 1 — URGENTUnresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (single sample)
When: January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024Enforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify 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, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify 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, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 1 — URGENTUnresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (single sample)
When: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 1 — URGENTUnresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (single sample)
When: July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Enforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 1 — URGENTUnresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (single sample)
When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Enforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 1 — URGENTUnresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (single sample)
When: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Enforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 1 — URGENTUnresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (single sample)
When: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Enforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 1 — URGENTUnresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (single sample)
When: January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022Enforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 1 — URGENTUnresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (single sample)
When: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Enforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
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 MONTEZUMA MUNICIPAL UTILITY
Is MONTEZUMA MUNICIPAL UTILITY water safe to drink?
MONTEZUMA MUNICIPAL UTILITY water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 36 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has MONTEZUMA MUNICIPAL UTILITY detected?
1 contaminants were tested in MONTEZUMA MUNICIPAL UTILITY's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does MONTEZUMA MUNICIPAL UTILITY have any EPA violations?
Yes, MONTEZUMA MUNICIPAL UTILITY has 36 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MCL, MR. 19 are health-based violations.
How many people does MONTEZUMA MUNICIPAL UTILITY serve?
MONTEZUMA MUNICIPAL UTILITY serves approximately 1,022 people, Indiana. The system provides water to 1 community: Montezuma.
What type of water does MONTEZUMA MUNICIPAL UTILITY provide?
MONTEZUMA MUNICIPAL UTILITY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IN5261005.
How does MONTEZUMA MUNICIPAL UTILITY compare to other utilities in Indiana?
MONTEZUMA MUNICIPAL UTILITY scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Indiana state page for a full comparison of water systems.