F0/100

SALEM WATER WORKS — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 8,200 people · Indiana

Water Source

Surface Water

County

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System ID

IN5288005

Violations

151

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

Violations (last 5yr)

Unresolved

Health-Related

TIER 1 — URGENTResolved

Violation related to Nitrate

When: July 1, 2025 – July 31, 2025Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2023 – August 10, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

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: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 1 — URGENTResolved

Violation related to Nitrate

When: February 1, 2022 – February 28, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Missed required monitoring deadline

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

When: February 1, 2022 – February 28, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 1 — URGENTResolved

Violation related to Nitrate

When: February 1, 2022 – February 28, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring violation

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

When: January 11, 2022 – November 1, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 1 — URGENTResolved

Violation related to Nitrate

When: January 1, 2022 – January 31, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 1 — URGENTResolved

Violation related to Nitrate

When: January 1, 2022 – January 31, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: January 1, 2022 – November 1, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

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 – March 31, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

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 – March 31, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

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 – March 31, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

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 – March 31, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

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 – March 31, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: January 1, 2022 – November 1, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

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

When: October 1, 2021 – November 1, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued

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 SALEM WATER WORKS

Is SALEM WATER WORKS water safe to drink?

SALEM WATER WORKS water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 151 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has SALEM WATER WORKS detected?

51 contaminants were tested in SALEM WATER WORKS's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does SALEM WATER WORKS have any EPA violations?

Yes, SALEM WATER WORKS has 151 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include TT, Other, MR. 59 are health-based violations.

How many people does SALEM WATER WORKS serve?

SALEM WATER WORKS serves approximately 8,200 people, Indiana. The system provides water to 1 community: Salem.

What type of water does SALEM WATER WORKS provide?

SALEM WATER WORKS sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is IN5288005.

How does SALEM WATER WORKS compare to other utilities in Indiana?

SALEM WATER WORKS scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Indiana state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Salem