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RUSHVILLE CITY UTILITY — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 6,800 people · Indiana

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
IN5270005
Violations
24

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

6

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.

When: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: January 11, 2024 – January 31, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to conduct Level 1 Assessment

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

When: July 20, 2022 – August 5, 2022Rule: Consumer Confidence 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 11, 2022 – April 29, 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: August 1, 2021 – October 5, 2021Rule: 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: July 1, 2021 – September 3, 2021Rule: 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 RUSHVILLE CITY UTILITY

Is RUSHVILLE CITY UTILITY water safe to drink?

RUSHVILLE CITY UTILITY water receives a grade of B (69/100), which is considered good. Out of 38 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has RUSHVILLE CITY UTILITY detected?

38 contaminants were tested in RUSHVILLE CITY UTILITY's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does RUSHVILLE CITY UTILITY have any EPA violations?

Yes, RUSHVILLE CITY UTILITY has 24 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, RPT, Other. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does RUSHVILLE CITY UTILITY serve?

RUSHVILLE CITY UTILITY serves approximately 6,800 people, Indiana. The system provides water to 1 community: Rushville.

What type of water does RUSHVILLE CITY UTILITY provide?

RUSHVILLE CITY UTILITY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IN5270005.

How does RUSHVILLE CITY UTILITY compare to other utilities in Indiana?

RUSHVILLE CITY UTILITY scores 69/100 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

Rushville