A91/100
SOUTHWESTERN BARTHOLOMEW WATER CORP. — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 8,652 people · Indiana
Water Source
Purchased Groundwater
County
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System ID
IN5203008
Violations
6
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Other Violation
When: April 14, 2022 – May 12, 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
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 SOUTHWESTERN BARTHOLOMEW WATER CORP.
Is SOUTHWESTERN BARTHOLOMEW WATER CORP. water safe to drink?
SOUTHWESTERN BARTHOLOMEW WATER CORP. water receives a grade of A (91/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has SOUTHWESTERN BARTHOLOMEW WATER CORP. detected?
31 contaminants were tested in SOUTHWESTERN BARTHOLOMEW WATER CORP.'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does SOUTHWESTERN BARTHOLOMEW WATER CORP. have any EPA violations?
Yes, SOUTHWESTERN BARTHOLOMEW WATER CORP. has 6 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include Other, RPT, MR.
How many people does SOUTHWESTERN BARTHOLOMEW WATER CORP. serve?
SOUTHWESTERN BARTHOLOMEW WATER CORP. serves approximately 8,652 people, Indiana. The system provides water to 1 community: Columbus.
What type of water does SOUTHWESTERN BARTHOLOMEW WATER CORP. provide?
SOUTHWESTERN BARTHOLOMEW WATER CORP. sources its water from purchased groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IN5203008.
How does SOUTHWESTERN BARTHOLOMEW WATER CORP. compare to other utilities in Indiana?
SOUTHWESTERN BARTHOLOMEW WATER CORP. scores 91/100 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.