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Princes Lake Water Department

Nineveh, Indiana 46164 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 4,095 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

4,095
People served
111
EPA violations
0
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 111 drinking-water violations at Princes Lake Water Department - above the Indiana per-system average.

111
Total EPA violations on record
0%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
4,095
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Princes Lake Water Department

Princes Lake Water Department is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 4,095 residents in Nineveh, Indiana (Johnson County) through 1,782 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 111 total violations for this system , of which 0 (0%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 97 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 Consumer Confidence Rule, recorded in 14 violations (Other). This system was sampled under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program and no PFAS compounds were detected above the minimum reporting level.

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. Statewide, 93 of 229 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (40.6%).

Princes Lake Water Department's 111 violations sit above the Indiana average.

All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

Population Served
4,095
Total Violations
111
Health-Based Violations
0
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
1,782
County
Johnson
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
0
Monitoring Violations
97
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 14 2025
Coliform (TCR) MR 4 2005
Arsenic MR 3 2002
Chromium MR 3 2002
CYANIDE MR 3 2002
Fluoride MR 3 2002
Mercury MR 3 2002
Nickel MR 3 2002
Antimony, Total MR 3 2002
Thallium, Total MR 3 2002
Selenium MR 3 2002
Nitrate MR 3 2021
Beryllium, Total MR 3 2002
Cadmium MR 3 2002
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 3 2009
TTHM MR 3 2009
Barium MR 3 2002
1,2-Dichloroethane MR 2 1997
1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 2 1997
Carbon tetrachloride MR 2 1997
Trichloroethylene MR 2 1997
CHLOROBENZENE MR 2 1997
Benzene MR 2 1997
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 2 1997
Toluene MR 2 1997
Styrene MR 2 1997
Atrazine MR 2 1997
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 2 1997
Xylenes, Total MR 2 1997
Lead and Copper Rule MR 2 2018

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 58 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFHxA 5/8/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 5/8/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 5/8/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 5/8/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 5/8/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 5/8/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 5/8/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 5/8/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 5/8/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 5/8/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 5/8/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 5/8/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 5/8/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 5/8/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 5/8/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 5/8/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 5/8/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 5/8/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 5/8/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 5/8/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 5/8/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 5/8/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 5/8/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 5/8/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 5/8/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 5/8/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 5/8/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 5/8/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 5/8/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 11/19/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 11/19/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 11/19/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 11/19/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 11/19/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 11/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 11/19/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 11/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 11/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 11/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 11/19/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 11/19/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 11/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 11/19/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 11/19/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 11/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 11/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 11/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 11/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 11/19/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 11/19/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt 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 Princes Lake Water Department.

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 IN5241007 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 Princes Lake Water Department 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 14 SDWIS / IN5241007 / 7000
2021 Nitrate MR 3 SDWIS / IN5241007 / 1040
2018 Lead and Copper Rule MR 2 SDWIS / IN5241007 / 5000
2009 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 3 SDWIS / IN5241007 / 2456
2009 TTHM MR 3 SDWIS / IN5241007 / 2950
2005 Coliform (TCR) MR 4 SDWIS / IN5241007 / 3100
2002 Arsenic MR 3 SDWIS / IN5241007 / 1005
2002 Chromium MR 3 SDWIS / IN5241007 / 1020
2002 CYANIDE MR 3 SDWIS / IN5241007 / 1024
2002 Fluoride MR 3 SDWIS / IN5241007 / 1025
2002 Mercury MR 3 SDWIS / IN5241007 / 1035
2002 Nickel MR 3 SDWIS / IN5241007 / 1036
2002 Antimony, Total MR 3 SDWIS / IN5241007 / 1074
2002 Thallium, Total MR 3 SDWIS / IN5241007 / 1085
2002 Selenium MR 3 SDWIS / IN5241007 / 1045

How Princes Lake Water Department Compares

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

Metric Princes Lake Water Department Indiana avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 111 88.9 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 0 9.1 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection None 40.6% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 4,095 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 (EPA proposed extending to 2031, not yet final as of May 2026)
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Princes Lake Water Department water safe to drink?
Princes Lake Water Department (PWS ID: IN5241007) has 111 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 4,095 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does Princes Lake Water Department serve?
Princes Lake Water Department serves 4,095 people in Nineveh, Indiana. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 1,782 service connections.
What type of violations does Princes Lake Water Department have?
Princes Lake Water Department has 111 total violations: 0 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 97 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Princes Lake Water Department water?
No. Princes Lake Water Department was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does Princes Lake Water Department use?
Princes Lake Water Department 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.
Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.
Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 PFAS monitoring data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainWater Editorial

Every figure on PlainWater is rendered directly from EPA SDWIS drinking-water data, no number is typed in by an editor. This system's figures are rendered directly from EPA SDWIS data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.