B75/100
VALPARAISO DEPARTMENT OF WATER WORKS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 36,000 people · Indiana
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
IN5264029
Violations
11
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.50 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
chlorate | 350.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.006 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2009.
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 VALPARAISO DEPARTMENT OF WATER WORKS
Is VALPARAISO DEPARTMENT OF WATER WORKS water safe to drink?
VALPARAISO DEPARTMENT OF WATER WORKS water receives a grade of B (75/100), which is considered good. Out of 67 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 3 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has VALPARAISO DEPARTMENT OF WATER WORKS detected?
67 contaminants were tested in VALPARAISO DEPARTMENT OF WATER WORKS's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does VALPARAISO DEPARTMENT OF WATER WORKS have any EPA violations?
Yes, VALPARAISO DEPARTMENT OF WATER WORKS has 11 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2009. Violation types include Other, MR.
How many people does VALPARAISO DEPARTMENT OF WATER WORKS serve?
VALPARAISO DEPARTMENT OF WATER WORKS serves approximately 36,000 people, Indiana. The system provides water to 1 community: Valparaiso.
What type of water does VALPARAISO DEPARTMENT OF WATER WORKS provide?
VALPARAISO DEPARTMENT OF WATER WORKS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IN5264029.
How does VALPARAISO DEPARTMENT OF WATER WORKS compare to other utilities in Indiana?
VALPARAISO DEPARTMENT OF WATER WORKS scores 75/100 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.