Public water system · IN5248002
ActiveAnderson Water Department
Community water system in Madison County, Indiana, drawing primarily on groundwater under influence of surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
55,212
Service connections
23,279
Primary source
GU
Groundwater under influence of surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, E. coli (RTCR) · code 1A | Revised Total Coliform Rulecode 8000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2022-10-01 | MonitoringMonitoring, Routine (RTCR) · code 3A | Revised Total Coliform Rulecode 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2022-01-11 | ReportingReport Sample Result/Fail Monitor (RTCR) · code 4B | Revised Total Coliform Rulecode 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2021-06-01 | ReportingReport Sample Result/Fail Monitor (RTCR) · code 4B | Revised Total Coliform Rulecode 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-12-28 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Source Water (GWR) · code 34 | E. colicode 3014 | No | Resolved |
| 2013-07-01 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report · code 71 | Consumer Confidence Rulecode 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2003-11-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) · code 25 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2001-10-01 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherConsumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting · code 72 | Consumer Confidence Rulecode 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2000-10-01 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherConsumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting · code 72 | Consumer Confidence Rulecode 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2000-01-19 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherConsumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting · code 72 | Consumer Confidence Rulecode 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 1997-07-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Diquatcode 2032 | No | Resolved |
| 1997-07-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Picloramcode 2040 | No | Resolved |
The 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, newest first.Labels and codes come from EPA's SDWIS reference tables. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found. "Health-based" marks violations of a legal limit or required treatment.
Anderson Water Department: frequently asked questions
Is Anderson Water Department's water safe to drink?
Anderson Water Department is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the IN state drinking water program. EPA's SDWA data records violations for this system — the most recent are listed on this page, including health-based violations; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Anderson Water Department?
Anderson Water Department (PWSID IN5248002) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the IN state drinking water program.
How many people does Anderson Water Department serve?
Anderson Water Department reports serving 55,212 people through 23,279 service connections in Madison County, Indiana.
Where does Anderson Water Department get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater under influence of surface water.
Other water systems in Madison County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elwood Water & Sewage | Madison | 8,586 | Community | Groundwater |
| Ingalls Water Company | Madison | 7,600 | Community | Groundwater |
| Pendleton Water Company | Madison | 5,758 | Community | Groundwater |
| Alexandria Water Department | Madison | 5,149 | Community | Groundwater |
| Chesterfield Water Department | Madison | 2,800 | Community | Groundwater |
| Lapel Municipal Water Company | Madison | 2,379 | Community | Groundwater |
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