Perry County, Indiana — public water systems
At a glance
6 active public water systems are filed under Perry County, Indiana in EPA's SDWIS records, together reporting 17,527 people served. The largest is Tell City Water Department, which reports serving 9,315 people. All 6 are community water systems serving people where they live.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO, refreshed quarterly.
Active systems
6
Population served
17.5K
Community systems
6
Groundwater share
83.3%
How does Perry County compare with other Indiana counties?
Perry County has the 86th-most active public water systems among the 109 counties listed for active Indiana systems in EPA records; among the 92 with 3 or more systems, the median has 26. Its systems report 17,527 people served in total, the 67th-largest county figure in the state and 0.3% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 2,921 people, about twice the Indiana average of 1,456. Population figures are what each system reports; people served by more than one system, such as a wholesaler and the town that buys from it, are counted by each.
Where does Perry County's drinking water come from?
By primary water source, Perry County's active systems draw on groundwater (3, 50%), purchased groundwater (2, 33%) and purchased surface water (1, 17%). Overall, 83% rely mainly on groundwater (including purchased groundwater) and 17% on surface water, compared with 97% and 2.8% across Indiana. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers. The county's largest system, Tell City Water Department, draws primarily on groundwater.
What kinds of water systems operate in Perry County?
Perry County's active systems break down as 6 community systems (100%). 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. EPA lists their owner types as local government (67%) and private (33%).
Water systems in Perry County
🔒 Create a free account to export CSV| # | Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tell City Water Department | Perry | 9,315 | Community | Groundwater |
| 2 | And-Tro Water Authority - District 1 | Perry | 2,833 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| 3 | And-Tro Water Authority - District 2 | Perry | 1,798 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| 4 | Cannelton Utilities | Perry | 1,658 | Community | Groundwater |
| 5 | Troy Water Utility | Perry | 1,223 | Community | Groundwater |
| 6 | Troy Township Water Association | Perry | 700 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
Perry County water systems: frequently asked questions
How many public water systems are in Perry County, Indiana?
EPA's SDWIS records file 6 active public water systems under Perry County, Indiana: 6 community systems (100%).
Who supplies drinking water in Perry County, IN?
The largest community water systems filed under Perry County are Tell City Water Department (9,315 people served), And-Tro Water Authority - District 1 (2,833 people served) and And-Tro Water Authority - District 2 (1,798 people served). Which system serves a particular address depends on its service area, which EPA's SDWIS records do not include; a water bill or the local utility can confirm it.
Does Perry County's drinking water come from groundwater or surface water?
Of the 6 active public water systems in Perry County, 83% draw mainly on groundwater and 17% on surface water, counting purchased supplies. The largest system, Tell City Water Department, uses groundwater.
Where can I find a water quality report for Perry County?
Each community water system must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1, covering the previous calendar year. 6 community systems are filed under Perry County, so the report to look for is the one from the system that supplies your address.
How can I check violations for a water system in Perry County?
Open the system's profile from the list on this page. Each profile shows the most recent Safe Drinking Water Act violations in EPA's records, with plain-English labels and whether each one is resolved. For current compliance status, EPA ECHO is the primary source.
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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, “Public water systems in Perry County, Indiana”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/indiana/perry (data as of October 1, 2026).