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SCOTTSBURG WATER DEPARTMENT

PWS ID: IN5272001 · SCOTTSBURG, Indiana 47170

SCOTTSBURG WATER DEPARTMENT serves 7,369 people in SCOTTSBURG, Indiana using Surface Water water sources. It has 427 recorded EPA violations, including 351 health-based violations. PFAS "forever chemicals" were detected in UCMR5 testing (1 compound found).

Water Quality Snapshot: SCOTTSBURG WATER DEPARTMENT

SCOTTSBURG WATER DEPARTMENT is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 7,369 residents in SCOTTSBURG, Indiana (Scott County) through 3,355 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 427 total violations for this system , of which 351 (82%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 68 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 TTHM, recorded in 188 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 0.0065 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. SCOTTSBURG WATER DEPARTMENT's 427 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
7,369
Total Violations
427
Health-Based Violations
351
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
3,355
County
Scott
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
332
Monitoring Violations
68
Treatment Tech Violations
19

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
TTHM MCL 188 2016
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL 144 2016
CARBON, TOTAL TT 12 2006
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 7 2008
Arsenic MR 4 2015
Barium MR 4 2015
Cadmium MR 4 2015
Fluoride MR 4 2015
Mercury MR 4 2015
Nickel MR 4 2015
Antimony, Total MR 4 2015
Beryllium, Total MR 4 2015
Thallium, Total MR 4 2015
Selenium MR 4 2015
Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 4 2022
CYANIDE MR 4 2015
Chromium MR 4 2015
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate MR 3 2006
Simazine MR 3 2006
Atrazine MR 3 2006
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 3 2020
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate MR 3 2006
LASSO MR 3 2006
Revised Total Coliform Rule RPT 3 2024
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 1 1980

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 1 of 180 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFTA 8/9/2023 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 8/9/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 8/9/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 8/9/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 8/9/2023 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 8/9/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 8/9/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 8/9/2023 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 8/9/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 8/9/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 8/9/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 8/9/2023 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 8/9/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 8/9/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 8/9/2023 0.0065 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Detected
HFPO-DA 8/9/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 8/9/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 8/9/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 8/9/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 8/9/2023 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 8/9/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 8/9/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 8/9/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 8/9/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 8/9/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 8/9/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 8/9/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 8/9/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 8/9/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 8/9/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 8/9/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 8/9/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 8/9/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 8/9/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 8/9/2023 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 8/9/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 8/9/2023 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 8/9/2023 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 8/9/2023 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 8/9/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 8/9/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 8/9/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 8/9/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 8/9/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 8/9/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 8/9/2023 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 8/9/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 8/9/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 8/9/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 8/9/2023 <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 SCOTTSBURG 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 IN5272001 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 SCOTTSBURG 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
2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule RPT 3 SDWIS / IN5272001 / 8000
2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 4 SDWIS / IN5272001 / 8000
2020 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 3 SDWIS / IN5272001 / 7000
2016 TTHM MCL 188 SDWIS / IN5272001 / 2950
2016 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL 144 SDWIS / IN5272001 / 2456
2015 Arsenic MR 4 SDWIS / IN5272001 / 1005
2015 Barium MR 4 SDWIS / IN5272001 / 1010
2015 Cadmium MR 4 SDWIS / IN5272001 / 1015
2015 Fluoride MR 4 SDWIS / IN5272001 / 1025
2015 Mercury MR 4 SDWIS / IN5272001 / 1035
2015 Nickel MR 4 SDWIS / IN5272001 / 1036
2015 Antimony, Total MR 4 SDWIS / IN5272001 / 1074
2015 Beryllium, Total MR 4 SDWIS / IN5272001 / 1075
2015 Thallium, Total MR 4 SDWIS / IN5272001 / 1085
2015 Selenium MR 4 SDWIS / IN5272001 / 1045

How SCOTTSBURG WATER DEPARTMENT Compares

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

Metric SCOTTSBURG WATER DEPARTMENT Indiana avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 427 88.9 SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 351 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 7,369 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 SCOTTSBURG WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink? ▼
SCOTTSBURG WATER DEPARTMENT (PWS ID: IN5272001) has 427 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. This system serves 7,369 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does SCOTTSBURG WATER DEPARTMENT serve? ▼
SCOTTSBURG WATER DEPARTMENT serves 7,369 people in SCOTTSBURG, Indiana. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 3,355 service connections.
What type of violations does SCOTTSBURG WATER DEPARTMENT have? ▼
SCOTTSBURG WATER DEPARTMENT has 427 total violations: 351 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 68 monitoring/reporting violations, and 19 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in SCOTTSBURG WATER DEPARTMENT water? ▼
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in SCOTTSBURG WATER DEPARTMENT's water supply: PFBA. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does SCOTTSBURG WATER DEPARTMENT use? ▼
SCOTTSBURG WATER DEPARTMENT 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.

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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.

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