Public water system · IN5251003
ActiveNaval Weapons Station, Crane
At a glance
Naval Weapons Station, Crane (PWSID IN5251003) is an active community water system in Martin County, Indiana. It reports serving 6,538 people through 274 service connections. Its primary water source is surface water, and EPA lists it as owned by the federal government. Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 8 are health-based, and the most recent began in June 2019.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
6,538
Service connections
274
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Naval Weapons Station, Crane compare with other water systems in Martin County?
By EPA's size categories, Naval Weapons Station, Crane is a medium system (3,301 to 10,000 people). Martin County has 5 active public water systems, and Naval Weapons Station, Crane is the largest of them by population served. Its population served is about 127% above the county average of 2,882 people per system, and accounts for 45% of the 14,412 people reported by systems filed under the county. Across Indiana, the 3,969 active systems average 1,456 people each. Nationally, the average active community water system reports serving 6,703 people, so Naval Weapons Station, Crane is roughly in line with that figure.
What does “community water system” mean?
A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. Indiana has 770 active community water systems, 19% of the state's 3,969 active systems. Surface water means the system draws its water from rivers, lakes, streams or reservoirs. 30 Indiana systems (0.8%) list surface water as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates Naval Weapons Station, Crane?
EPA lists Naval Weapons Station, Crane as owned by the federal government. The IN state drinking water program is its primacy agency, the regulator with primary enforcement responsibility for the system under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 1 of the 5 active systems in Martin County (20%) are also owned by the federal government.
Does Naval Weapons Station, Crane have drinking water violations?
Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 8 are health-based, and the most recent began in June 2019. The violations listed here began between January 1996 and June 2019. By type: 5 contaminant level above the legal limit, 4 monitoring and reporting and 3 required treatment not met. The contaminant or rule involved most often is Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (4 of them). EPA lists 12 as resolved. Resolved means at least one resolving action is on record: the system returned to compliance, the rule no longer applies, or no further action was needed.
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-01 | Required treatment not metSingle Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) · code 43 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0300 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2013-06-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2008-08-01 | Required treatment not metMonthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) · code 44 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0300 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2006-03-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR) · code 38 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0300 | No | Resolved |
| 2006-01-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2005-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2005-10-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Carbon, totalcode 2920 | No | Resolved |
| 2005-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2004-10-01 | Required treatment not metMonthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) · code 44 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0300 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2003-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1996-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Mercurycode 1035 | No | Resolved |
| 1996-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Berylliumcode 1075 | 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.
Naval Weapons Station, Crane: frequently asked questions
Who runs Naval Weapons Station, Crane?
Naval Weapons Station, Crane (PWSID IN5251003) is a community water system owned by the federal government. It is regulated by the IN state drinking water program.
How many people does Naval Weapons Station, Crane serve?
Naval Weapons Station, Crane reports serving 6,538 people through 274 service connections in Martin County, Indiana.
Where does Naval Weapons Station, Crane get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water. Surface water means the system draws its water from rivers, lakes, streams or reservoirs.
Does Naval Weapons Station, Crane have any drinking water violations?
Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 8 are health-based, and the most recent began in June 2019. 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.
Is Naval Weapons Station, Crane's water safe to drink?
AquaCensus shows EPA compliance records, not current water test results, so it cannot say whether the water is safe at a given moment. Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 8 are health-based, and the most recent began in June 2019. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the IN state drinking water program.
Where can I find Naval Weapons Station, Crane's water quality report?
As a community water system, Naval Weapons Station, Crane must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1 each year, covering the previous calendar year. The system can provide a copy on request.
Other water systems in Martin County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Fork Water | Martin | 3,485 | Community | Groundwater |
| Loogootee Water Works | Martin | 2,800 | Community | Groundwater |
| Shoals Water Company | Martin | 1,296 | Community | Groundwater |
| Crane Water Works | Martin | 293 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “Naval Weapons Station, Crane, PWSID IN5251003, Indiana”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/indiana/naval-weapons-station-crane-in5251003 (data as of October 1, 2026).