Switzerland County, Indiana — public water systems
At a glance
7 active public water systems are filed under Switzerland County, Indiana in EPA's SDWIS records, together reporting 14,108 people served. The largest is Patriot Water Department, which reports serving 11,937 people. 2 are community water systems serving people where they live; the other 5 are non-community systems, such as schools, workplaces, campgrounds and gas stations with their own supply.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO, refreshed quarterly.
Active systems
7
Population served
14.1K
Community systems
2
Groundwater share
100%
How does Switzerland County compare with other Indiana counties?
Switzerland County has the 81st-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 14,108 people served in total, the 74th-largest county figure in the state and 0.2% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 2,015 people, about 38% above 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 Switzerland County's drinking water come from?
By primary water source, Switzerland County's active systems draw on groundwater (6, 86%) and purchased groundwater (1, 14%). Overall, all rely mainly on groundwater (including purchased groundwater) and none 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, Patriot Water Department, draws primarily on groundwater.
What kinds of water systems operate in Switzerland County?
Switzerland County's active systems break down as 2 community systems (29%) and 5 transient non-community systems (71%). 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. A transient non-community water system serves places where people do not stay long, such as gas stations and campgrounds, and regularly serves at least 25 people a day for at least 60 days a year. EPA lists their owner types as private (71%) and local government (29%).
Water systems in Switzerland County
🔒 Create a free account to export CSV| # | Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patriot Water Department | Switzerland | 11,937 | Community | Groundwater |
| 2 | Vevay Water Department | Switzerland | 1,950 | Community | Groundwater |
| 3 | Swiss Haven Campground | Switzerland | 61 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| 4 | Wake Riders | Switzerland | 60 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| 5 | Shawnee Campground | Switzerland | 50 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| 6 | Back Acre Lodge | Switzerland | 25 | Transient non-community | Purchased groundwater |
| 7 | Liberty Hill Haven | Switzerland | 25 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
Switzerland County water systems: frequently asked questions
How many public water systems are in Switzerland County, Indiana?
EPA's SDWIS records file 7 active public water systems under Switzerland County, Indiana: 2 community systems (29%) and 5 transient non-community systems (71%).
Who supplies drinking water in Switzerland County, IN?
The largest community water systems filed under Switzerland County are Patriot Water Department (11,937 people served) and Vevay Water Department (1,950 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 Switzerland County's drinking water come from groundwater or surface water?
Of the 7 active public water systems in Switzerland County, all draw mainly on groundwater and none on surface water, counting purchased supplies. The largest system, Patriot Water Department, uses groundwater.
Where can I find a water quality report for Switzerland 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. 2 community systems are filed under Switzerland 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 Switzerland 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 Switzerland County, Indiana”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/indiana/switzerland (data as of October 1, 2026).