B73/100
VAN BUREN WATER, INC. — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 6,670 people · Indiana
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
—
System ID
IN5253008
Violations
12
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
3
Violations (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2022 – August 15, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation
When: August 1, 2021 – August 19, 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 VAN BUREN WATER, INC.
Is VAN BUREN WATER, INC. water safe to drink?
VAN BUREN WATER, INC. water receives a grade of B (73/100), which is considered good. 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 VAN BUREN WATER, INC. detected?
31 contaminants were tested in VAN BUREN WATER, INC.'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does VAN BUREN WATER, INC. have any EPA violations?
Yes, VAN BUREN WATER, INC. has 12 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MCL, RPT. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does VAN BUREN WATER, INC. serve?
VAN BUREN WATER, INC. serves approximately 6,670 people, Indiana. The system provides water to 1 community: Bloomington.
What type of water does VAN BUREN WATER, INC. provide?
VAN BUREN WATER, INC. 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 IN5253008.
How does VAN BUREN WATER, INC. compare to other utilities in Indiana?
VAN BUREN WATER, INC. scores 73/100 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.