Public water system · IN5279013
ActiveLafayette Water Works
Community water system in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
70,835
Service connections
27,667
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-13 | 34 | 3014 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-07-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2021-05-01 | 4B | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2019-01-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2019-01-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2011-10-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2008-07-01 | 59 | 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2001-10-01 | 03 | 2931 | No | Resolved |
| 2001-09-01 | 24 | 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2001-07-01 | 03 | 2931 | No | Resolved |
| 1996-10-01 | 03 | 2110 | No | Archived |
| 1993-08-01 | 24 | 3100 | No | Resolved |
Lafayette Water Works: frequently asked questions
Is Lafayette Water Works's water safe to drink?
Lafayette Water Works is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the IN state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Lafayette Water Works?
Lafayette Water Works (PWSID IN5279013) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the IN state drinking water program.
How many people does Lafayette Water Works serve?
Lafayette Water Works reports serving 70,835 people through 27,667 service connections in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
Where does Lafayette Water Works get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Tippecanoe County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue Univ. Water Works | Tippecanoe | 50,000 | Community | Groundwater |
| Indiana American Water - West Lafayette | Tippecanoe | 35,533 | Community | Groundwater |
| Battle Ground Water District | Tippecanoe | 1,940 | Community | Groundwater |
| Dayton Water Utility | Tippecanoe | 1,420 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Family Express #43 Lafayette Sr 25 | Tippecanoe | 1,107 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Family Express #41 Lafayette Us 52 | Tippecanoe | 1,102 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |