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B78/100

NASHVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 3,315 people · Indiana

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
IN5207002
Violations
19

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.004 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

5

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

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: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

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: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2024 – August 2, 2024Enforcement: 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, 2022 – July 7, 2022Rule: 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 4, 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 NASHVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT

Is NASHVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?

NASHVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT water receives a grade of B (78/100), which is considered good. Out of 34 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has NASHVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT detected?

34 contaminants were tested in NASHVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does NASHVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT have any EPA violations?

Yes, NASHVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT has 19 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, Other, RPT.

How many people does NASHVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT serve?

NASHVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT serves approximately 3,315 people, Indiana. The system provides water to 1 community: Nashville.

What type of water does NASHVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT provide?

NASHVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is IN5207002.

How does NASHVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT compare to other utilities in Indiana?

NASHVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT scores 78/100 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

Nashville