C53/100
POSEY TOWNSHIP WATER CORP. — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,500 people · Indiana
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
IN5288006
Violations
16
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
2
Violations (last 5yr)
1
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.
TIER 3Resolved
Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Enforcement: 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 POSEY TOWNSHIP WATER CORP.
Is POSEY TOWNSHIP WATER CORP. water safe to drink?
POSEY TOWNSHIP WATER CORP. water receives a grade of C (53/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 16 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has POSEY TOWNSHIP WATER CORP. detected?
31 contaminants were tested in POSEY TOWNSHIP WATER CORP.'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does POSEY TOWNSHIP WATER CORP. have any EPA violations?
Yes, POSEY TOWNSHIP WATER CORP. has 16 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, RPT, MCL. 7 are health-based violations.
How many people does POSEY TOWNSHIP WATER CORP. serve?
POSEY TOWNSHIP WATER CORP. serves approximately 3,500 people, Indiana. The system provides water to 1 community: Hardinsburg.
What type of water does POSEY TOWNSHIP WATER CORP. provide?
POSEY TOWNSHIP WATER CORP. 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 IN5288006.
How does POSEY TOWNSHIP WATER CORP. compare to other utilities in Indiana?
POSEY TOWNSHIP WATER CORP. scores 53/100 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.