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City of Bloomington Utilities

Bloomington, Indiana 47401 - drinking water served from surface water sources to 83,000 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

83,000
People served
48
EPA violations
6
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 48 drinking-water violations at City of Bloomington Utilities, 13% of them health-based - below the Indiana per-system average.

48
Total EPA violations on record
13%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
83,000
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: City of Bloomington Utilities

City of Bloomington Utilities is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 83,000 residents in Bloomington, Indiana (Monroe County) through 26,449 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 48 total violations for this system , of which 6 (13%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 39 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2024.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is CARBON, TOTAL, recorded in 11 violations (MR). 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%).

City of Bloomington Utilities's 48 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
83,000
Total Violations
48
Health-Based Violations
6
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
26,449
County
Monroe
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
0
Monitoring Violations
39
Treatment Tech Violations
6

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
CARBON, TOTAL MR 11 2023
Dalapon MR 4 1994
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 4 2024
Chlorine MR 3 2002
Lead and Copper Rule TT 2 2018
Cadmium MR 2 1980
Barium MR 2 1980
Selenium MR 2 1980
Chromium MR 2 1980
Mercury MR 2 1980
Fluoride MR 2 1980
2,3,7,8-TCDD MR 2 1994
Arsenic MR 2 1980
Nitrate MR 2 1980
Lead and Copper Rule MR 2 2010
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 1 1980

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 116 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
ADONA 8/8/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 8/8/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 8/8/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 8/8/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 8/8/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 8/8/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 8/8/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 8/8/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 8/8/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 8/8/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 8/8/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 8/8/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 8/8/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 8/8/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 8/8/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 8/8/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 8/8/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 8/8/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 8/8/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 8/8/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 8/8/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 8/8/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 8/8/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 8/8/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 8/8/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 8/8/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 8/8/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 8/8/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 8/8/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 5/9/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 5/9/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 5/9/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 5/9/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 5/9/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 5/9/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 5/9/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 5/9/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 5/9/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 5/9/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 5/9/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 5/9/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 5/9/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 5/9/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 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 City of Bloomington Utilities.

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 IN5253002 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 City of Bloomington Utilities 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
2024 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 4 SDWIS / IN5253002 / 0300
2023 CARBON, TOTAL MR 11 SDWIS / IN5253002 / 2920
2018 Lead and Copper Rule TT 2 SDWIS / IN5253002 / 5000
2010 Lead and Copper Rule MR 2 SDWIS / IN5253002 / 5000
2002 Chlorine MR 3 SDWIS / IN5253002 / 0999
1994 Dalapon MR 4 SDWIS / IN5253002 / 2031
1994 2,3,7,8-TCDD MR 2 SDWIS / IN5253002 / 2063
1980 Cadmium MR 2 SDWIS / IN5253002 / 1015
1980 Barium MR 2 SDWIS / IN5253002 / 1010
1980 Selenium MR 2 SDWIS / IN5253002 / 1045
1980 Chromium MR 2 SDWIS / IN5253002 / 1020
1980 Mercury MR 2 SDWIS / IN5253002 / 1035
1980 Fluoride MR 2 SDWIS / IN5253002 / 1025
1980 Arsenic MR 2 SDWIS / IN5253002 / 1005
1980 Nitrate MR 2 SDWIS / IN5253002 / 1040

How City of Bloomington Utilities Compares

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

Metric City of Bloomington Utilities Indiana avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 48 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 83,000 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 City of Bloomington Utilities water safe to drink? ▼
City of Bloomington Utilities (PWS ID: IN5253002) has 48 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 83,000 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does City of Bloomington Utilities serve? ▼
City of Bloomington Utilities serves 83,000 people in Bloomington, Indiana. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 26,449 service connections.
What type of violations does City of Bloomington Utilities have? ▼
City of Bloomington Utilities has 48 total violations: 6 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 39 monitoring/reporting violations, and 6 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in City of Bloomington Utilities water? ▼
No. City of Bloomington Utilities was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does City of Bloomington Utilities use? ▼
City of Bloomington Utilities 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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

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.