A85/100

NORTHWEST JASPER REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 4,054 people · Indiana

Water Source
Groundwater
County
System ID
IN5237015
Violations
7

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
1.90 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit

EPA Violation History

4

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

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: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify 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: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: September 1, 2022 – October 31, 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: April 1, 2022 – June 1, 2022Rule: 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 NORTHWEST JASPER REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT

Is NORTHWEST JASPER REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT water safe to drink?

NORTHWEST JASPER REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT water receives a grade of A (85/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 32 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has NORTHWEST JASPER REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT detected?

32 contaminants were tested in NORTHWEST JASPER REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does NORTHWEST JASPER REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT have any EPA violations?

Yes, NORTHWEST JASPER REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT has 7 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, RPT, Other.

How many people does NORTHWEST JASPER REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT serve?

NORTHWEST JASPER REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT serves approximately 4,054 people, Indiana. The system provides water to 1 community: Demotte.

What type of water does NORTHWEST JASPER REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT provide?

NORTHWEST JASPER REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IN5237015.

How does NORTHWEST JASPER REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT compare to other utilities in Indiana?

NORTHWEST JASPER REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT scores 85/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Indiana state page for a full comparison of water systems.

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