B76/100

NEW HAVEN WATER DEPARTMENT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 15,700 people · Indiana

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
System ID
IN5202009
Violations
17

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

3

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2025Verify on EPA.gov
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: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: 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: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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 NEW HAVEN WATER DEPARTMENT

Is NEW HAVEN WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?

NEW HAVEN WATER DEPARTMENT water receives a grade of B (76/100), which is considered good. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has NEW HAVEN WATER DEPARTMENT detected?

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

Does NEW HAVEN WATER DEPARTMENT have any EPA violations?

Yes, NEW HAVEN WATER DEPARTMENT has 17 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MR, MON. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does NEW HAVEN WATER DEPARTMENT serve?

NEW HAVEN WATER DEPARTMENT serves approximately 15,700 people, Indiana. The system provides water to 1 community: New Haven.

What type of water does NEW HAVEN WATER DEPARTMENT provide?

NEW HAVEN 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 IN5202009.

How does NEW HAVEN WATER DEPARTMENT compare to other utilities in Indiana?

NEW HAVEN WATER DEPARTMENT scores 76/100 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.

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