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Greencastle Department of Water

Greencastle, Indiana 46135 - drinking water served from surface water sources to 12,699 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

12,699
People served
130
EPA violations
14
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 130 drinking-water violations at Greencastle Department of Water, 11% of them health-based - above the Indiana per-system average.

130
Total EPA violations on record
11%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
12,699
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Greencastle Department of Water

Greencastle Department of Water is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 12,699 residents in Greencastle, Indiana (Putnam County) through 3,933 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 130 total violations for this system , of which 14 (11%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 113 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2023.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), recorded in 6 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%).

Greencastle Department of Water's 130 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
12,699
Total Violations
130
Health-Based Violations
14
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
3,933
County
Putnam
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
5
Monitoring Violations
113
Treatment Tech Violations
9

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 6 2019
TTHM MR 6 2019
Coliform (TCR) MCL 5 1996
Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 4 2016
Lead and Copper Rule MR 4 2018
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 4 2016
OXAMYL MR 3 1995
Simazine MR 3 1995
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate MR 3 1995
Picloram MR 3 1995
Dinoseb MR 3 1995
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene MR 3 1995
Carbofuran MR 3 1995
LASSO MR 3 1995
Heptachlor MR 3 1995
Heptachlor epoxide MR 3 1995
2,4-D MR 3 1995
2,4,5-TP MR 3 1995
HEXACHLOROBENZENE MR 3 1995
Benzo(a)pyrene MR 3 1995
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) MR 3 1995
BHC-GAMMA MR 3 1995
Coliform (TCR) MR 3 1999
Methoxychlor MR 3 1995
Toxaphene MR 3 1995
Dalapon MR 3 1995
Diquat MR 3 1995
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate MR 3 1995
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE MR 3 1995
Endrin MR 3 1995

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

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

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFMBA 9/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 9/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 9/18/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 9/18/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 9/18/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 9/18/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 9/18/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 9/18/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 9/18/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 9/18/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 9/18/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 9/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 9/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 9/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 9/18/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 9/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 9/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 9/18/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 9/18/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 9/18/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 9/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 9/18/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 9/18/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 9/18/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 9/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 9/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 9/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 9/18/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 9/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 6/14/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 6/14/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 6/14/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 6/14/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 6/14/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 6/14/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 6/14/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 6/14/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 6/14/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 6/14/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 6/14/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 6/14/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 6/14/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 6/14/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 6/14/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 6/14/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 6/14/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 6/14/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 6/14/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 6/14/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 6/14/2023 <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 Greencastle Department of Water.

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 IN5267004 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 Greencastle Department of Water 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
2023 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 3 SDWIS / IN5267004 / 7000
2019 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 6 SDWIS / IN5267004 / 2456
2019 TTHM MR 6 SDWIS / IN5267004 / 2950
2018 Lead and Copper Rule MR 4 SDWIS / IN5267004 / 5000
2016 Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 4 SDWIS / IN5267004 / 0200
2016 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 4 SDWIS / IN5267004 / 0300
2007 Nitrate MR 3 SDWIS / IN5267004 / 1040
1999 Coliform (TCR) MR 3 SDWIS / IN5267004 / 3100
1996 Coliform (TCR) MCL 5 SDWIS / IN5267004 / 3100
1995 OXAMYL MR 3 SDWIS / IN5267004 / 2036
1995 Simazine MR 3 SDWIS / IN5267004 / 2037
1995 Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate MR 3 SDWIS / IN5267004 / 2039
1995 Picloram MR 3 SDWIS / IN5267004 / 2040
1995 Dinoseb MR 3 SDWIS / IN5267004 / 2041
1995 Hexachlorocyclopentadiene MR 3 SDWIS / IN5267004 / 2042

How Greencastle Department of Water Compares

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

Metric Greencastle Department of Water Indiana avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 130 88.9 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 14 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 12,699 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 Greencastle Department of Water water safe to drink? ▼
Greencastle Department of Water (PWS ID: IN5267004) has 130 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 12,699 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does Greencastle Department of Water serve? ▼
Greencastle Department of Water serves 12,699 people in Greencastle, Indiana. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 3,933 service connections.
What type of violations does Greencastle Department of Water have? ▼
Greencastle Department of Water has 130 total violations: 14 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 113 monitoring/reporting violations, and 9 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Greencastle Department of Water water? ▼
No. Greencastle Department of Water was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does Greencastle Department of Water use? ▼
Greencastle Department of Water 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.