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Community Water System · PWS IN5245015

Indiana American Water - Northwest

Greenwood, Indiana 46143 - drinking water served from surface water sources to 210,510 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

210,510
People served
15
EPA violations
6
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 15 drinking-water violations at Indiana American Water - Northwest, 40% of them health-based - below the Indiana per-system average.

15
Total EPA violations on record
40%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
210,510
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Indiana American Water - Northwest

Indiana American Water - Northwest is a private-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 210,510 residents in Greenwood, Indiana (Lake County) through 84,204 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 15 total violations for this system , of which 6 (40%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 9 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2013.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Surface Water Treatment Rule, recorded in 4 violations (TT, health-based). 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%).

Indiana American Water - Northwest's 15 violations sit below 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
210,510
Total Violations
15
Health-Based Violations
6
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Private
Connections
84,204
County
Lake
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
0
Monitoring Violations
9
Treatment Tech Violations
6

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 4 2013
Lead and Copper Rule TT 2 2008
Chromium MR 1 1980
Barium MR 1 1980
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 1 1980
Nitrate MR 1 1980
Arsenic MR 1 1980
Fluoride MR 1 1980
Selenium MR 1 1980
Cadmium MR 1 1980
Mercury MR 1 1980

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 232 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFHxS 9/11/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 9/11/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 9/11/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 9/11/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 9/11/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 9/11/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 9/11/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 9/11/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 9/11/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 9/11/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 9/11/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 9/11/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 9/11/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 9/11/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 9/11/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 9/11/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 9/11/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 9/11/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 9/11/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 9/11/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 9/11/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 9/11/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 9/11/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 9/11/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 9/11/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 9/11/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 9/11/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 9/11/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 9/11/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 9/11/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 9/11/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 9/11/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 9/11/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 9/11/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 9/11/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 9/11/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 9/11/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 9/11/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 9/11/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 9/11/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 9/11/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 9/11/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 9/11/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 9/11/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 9/11/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 9/11/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 9/11/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 9/11/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 9/11/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 9/11/2023 <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 Indiana American Water - Northwest.

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 IN5245015 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 Indiana American Water - Northwest 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
2013 Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 4 SDWIS / IN5245015 / 0200
2008 Lead and Copper Rule TT 2 SDWIS / IN5245015 / 5000
1980 Chromium MR 1 SDWIS / IN5245015 / 1020
1980 Barium MR 1 SDWIS / IN5245015 / 1010
1980 Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 1 SDWIS / IN5245015 / 4000
1980 Nitrate MR 1 SDWIS / IN5245015 / 1040
1980 Arsenic MR 1 SDWIS / IN5245015 / 1005
1980 Fluoride MR 1 SDWIS / IN5245015 / 1025
1980 Selenium MR 1 SDWIS / IN5245015 / 1045
1980 Cadmium MR 1 SDWIS / IN5245015 / 1015
1980 Mercury MR 1 SDWIS / IN5245015 / 1035

How Indiana American Water - Northwest Compares

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

Metric Indiana American Water - Northwest Indiana avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 15 88.9 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 6 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 210,510 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 Indiana American Water - Northwest water safe to drink?
Indiana American Water - Northwest (PWS ID: IN5245015) has 15 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 210,510 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does Indiana American Water - Northwest serve?
Indiana American Water - Northwest serves 210,510 people in Greenwood, Indiana. It is a Private-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 84,204 service connections.
What type of violations does Indiana American Water - Northwest have?
Indiana American Water - Northwest has 15 total violations: 6 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 9 monitoring/reporting violations, and 6 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Indiana American Water - Northwest water?
No. Indiana American Water - Northwest was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does Indiana American Water - Northwest use?
Indiana American Water - Northwest uses Surface Water 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.