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HARTFORD CITY WATER WORKS

PWS ID: IN5205002 · HARTFORD CITY, Indiana 47348

HARTFORD CITY WATER WORKS serves 5,600 people in HARTFORD CITY, Indiana using Groundwater water sources. It has 94 recorded EPA violations, including 4 health-based violations. PFAS "forever chemicals" were detected in UCMR5 testing (1 compound found).

Water Quality Snapshot: HARTFORD CITY WATER WORKS

HARTFORD CITY WATER WORKS is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 5,600 residents in HARTFORD CITY, Indiana (Blackford County) through 2,400 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 94 total violations for this system , of which 4 (4%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 78 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2025.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Coliform (TCR), recorded in 4 violations (MCL, health-based). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 1 PFAS compound was detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 22.3 ppt. PFAS are persistent synthetic chemicals linked to health effects at very low exposure levels.

Across Indiana, EPA tracks 3,967 public water systems serving 5,774,616 people, with 352,710 cumulative violations and 35,932 health-based violations on record. About 96% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 88.9 violations. HARTFORD CITY WATER WORKS's 94 violations sit above the Indiana average. Statewide, 93 of 229 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (40.6%). All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

PFAS Detected

1 PFAS "forever chemicals" detected in testing under EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program.

Population Served
5,600
Total Violations
94
Health-Based Violations
4
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
2,400
County
Blackford
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
4
Monitoring Violations
78
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Coliform (TCR) MCL 4 2002
Xylenes, Total MR 3 2001
DICHLOROMETHANE MR 3 2001
p-Dichlorobenzene MR 3 2001
Vinyl chloride MR 3 2001
1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 3 2001
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 3 2001
1,2-Dichloroethane MR 3 2001
Carbon tetrachloride MR 3 2001
1,1,2-Trichloroethane MR 3 2001
Tetrachloroethylene MR 3 2001
CHLOROBENZENE MR 3 2001
Styrene MR 3 2001
Groundwater Rule MR 3 2010
Toluene MR 3 2001
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 3 2001
1,2-Dichloropropane MR 3 2001
1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 3 2001
Ethylbenzene MR 3 2001
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 3 2001
o-Dichlorobenzene MR 3 2001
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 3 2025
Trichloroethylene MR 3 2001
Benzene MR 3 2001
Lead and Copper Rule MR 2 2018
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 2 1988
Chromium MR 1 1979
Nitrate MR 1 1979
Mercury MR 1 1979
Arsenic MR 1 1979

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 1 of 30 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFMPA 6/3/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 6/3/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 6/3/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 6/3/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 6/3/2025 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 6/3/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 6/3/2025 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 6/3/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 6/3/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 6/3/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 6/3/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 6/3/2025 22.3000 µg/L 9 µg/L Detected
PFTA 6/3/2025 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 6/3/2025 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 6/3/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 6/3/2025 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 6/3/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 6/3/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 6/3/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 6/3/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 6/3/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 6/3/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 6/3/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 6/3/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 6/3/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 6/3/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 6/3/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 6/3/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 6/3/2025 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 6/3/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records — or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status — go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for HARTFORD CITY WATER WORKS.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS — Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID IN5205002 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

Indiana Drinking Water Authority

Indiana Department of Environmental Management — Drinking Water Branch is the primacy agency that licenses and inspects HARTFORD CITY WATER WORKS under EPA-delegated authority.

Open IN regulator portal

Source: Indiana Department of Environmental Management — Drinking Water Branch

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 3 SDWIS / IN5205002 / 7000
2018 Lead and Copper Rule MR 2 SDWIS / IN5205002 / 5000
2010 Groundwater Rule MR 3 SDWIS / IN5205002 / 0700
2002 Coliform (TCR) MCL 4 SDWIS / IN5205002 / 3100
2001 Xylenes, Total MR 3 SDWIS / IN5205002 / 2955
2001 DICHLOROMETHANE MR 3 SDWIS / IN5205002 / 2964
2001 p-Dichlorobenzene MR 3 SDWIS / IN5205002 / 2969
2001 Vinyl chloride MR 3 SDWIS / IN5205002 / 2976
2001 1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 3 SDWIS / IN5205002 / 2977
2001 trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 3 SDWIS / IN5205002 / 2979
2001 1,2-Dichloroethane MR 3 SDWIS / IN5205002 / 2980
2001 Carbon tetrachloride MR 3 SDWIS / IN5205002 / 2982
2001 1,1,2-Trichloroethane MR 3 SDWIS / IN5205002 / 2985
2001 Tetrachloroethylene MR 3 SDWIS / IN5205002 / 2987
2001 CHLOROBENZENE MR 3 SDWIS / IN5205002 / 2989

How HARTFORD CITY WATER WORKS Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric HARTFORD CITY WATER WORKS Indiana avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 94 88.9 SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 4 9.1 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 1 compound 40.6% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 5,600 1,456 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 3,967 regulated public water systems in Indiana.

Federal MCL reference — Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds ▼
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HARTFORD CITY WATER WORKS water safe to drink? ▼
HARTFORD CITY WATER WORKS (PWS ID: IN5205002) has 94 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. This system serves 5,600 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does HARTFORD CITY WATER WORKS serve? ▼
HARTFORD CITY WATER WORKS serves 5,600 people in HARTFORD CITY, Indiana. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 2,400 service connections.
What type of violations does HARTFORD CITY WATER WORKS have? ▼
HARTFORD CITY WATER WORKS has 94 total violations: 4 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 78 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in HARTFORD CITY WATER WORKS water? ▼
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in HARTFORD CITY WATER WORKS's water supply: lithium. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does HARTFORD CITY WATER WORKS use? ▼
HARTFORD CITY WATER WORKS uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from? ▼
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

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