C43/100
NORTH MANCHESTER WATER DEPARTMENT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 6,100 people · Indiana
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
IN5285009
Violations
34
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
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 NORTH MANCHESTER WATER DEPARTMENT
Is NORTH MANCHESTER WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?
NORTH MANCHESTER WATER DEPARTMENT water receives a grade of C (43/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 34 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has NORTH MANCHESTER WATER DEPARTMENT detected?
31 contaminants were tested in NORTH MANCHESTER WATER DEPARTMENT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does NORTH MANCHESTER WATER DEPARTMENT have any EPA violations?
Yes, NORTH MANCHESTER WATER DEPARTMENT has 34 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 5 are health-based violations.
How many people does NORTH MANCHESTER WATER DEPARTMENT serve?
NORTH MANCHESTER WATER DEPARTMENT serves approximately 6,100 people, Indiana. The system provides water to 1 community: North Manchester.
What type of water does NORTH MANCHESTER WATER DEPARTMENT provide?
NORTH MANCHESTER WATER DEPARTMENT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IN5285009.
How does NORTH MANCHESTER WATER DEPARTMENT compare to other utilities in Indiana?
NORTH MANCHESTER WATER DEPARTMENT scores 43/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Indiana state page for a full comparison of water systems.