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PATOKA WATER COMPANY, INC. — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,038 people · Indiana

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
IN5213007
Violations
16

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
1.44 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.017 mg/L0.015 mg/LOver Limit

EPA Violation History

8

Violations (last 5yr)

5

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2025Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

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

When: January 1, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: January 1, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Consumer confidence report — inadequate or unavailable

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

When: January 1, 2024 – September 16, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Unresolved

Consumer confidence report — content deficiency

When: January 1, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: January 1, 2024 – January 31, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2023 – September 14, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2022 – September 14, 2023Enforcement: 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 PATOKA WATER COMPANY, INC.

Is PATOKA WATER COMPANY, INC. water safe to drink?

PATOKA WATER COMPANY, INC. water receives a grade of B (64/100), which is considered good. Out of 2 contaminants tested, 2 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has PATOKA WATER COMPANY, INC. detected?

2 contaminants were tested in PATOKA WATER COMPANY, INC.'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), Copper (90th percentile). 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does PATOKA WATER COMPANY, INC. have any EPA violations?

Yes, PATOKA WATER COMPANY, INC. has 16 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MR, TT. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does PATOKA WATER COMPANY, INC. serve?

PATOKA WATER COMPANY, INC. serves approximately 1,038 people, Indiana. The system provides water to 1 community: Taswell.

What type of water does PATOKA WATER COMPANY, INC. provide?

PATOKA WATER COMPANY, INC. 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 IN5213007.

How does PATOKA WATER COMPANY, INC. compare to other utilities in Indiana?

PATOKA WATER COMPANY, INC. scores 64/100 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

Taswell