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REO WATER CORPORATION

PWS ID: IN5274009 · BOONVILLE, Indiana 47601

REO WATER CORPORATION serves 3,875 people in BOONVILLE, Indiana using Groundwater water sources. It has 70 recorded EPA violations, including 0 health-based violations. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing.

Water Quality Snapshot: REO WATER CORPORATION

REO WATER CORPORATION is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 3,875 residents in BOONVILLE, Indiana (Spencer County) through 1,677 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 70 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 53 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 Coliform (TCR), recorded in 21 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. REO WATER CORPORATION's 70 violations sit below 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.

Population Served
3,875
Total Violations
70
Health-Based Violations
0
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
1,677
County
Spencer
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
0
Monitoring Violations
53
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Coliform (TCR) MR 21 2007
Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 17 2022
Lead and Copper Rule MR 5 2019
E. COLI MR 4 2022
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 4 2025
Nitrate MR 3 2019
Fluoride MR 2 1999
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 1 1980

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 60 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
lithium 9/17/2024 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 3/5/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 3/5/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 3/5/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 3/5/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 3/5/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 3/5/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 3/5/2024 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 3/5/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 3/5/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 3/5/2024 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 3/5/2024 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 3/5/2024 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 3/5/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 3/5/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 3/5/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 3/5/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 3/5/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 3/5/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 3/5/2024 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 3/5/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 3/5/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 3/5/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 3/5/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 3/5/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 3/5/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 3/5/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 3/5/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 3/5/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 3/5/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 3/5/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 11/12/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 11/12/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 11/12/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 11/12/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 11/12/2024 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 11/12/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 11/12/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 11/12/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 11/12/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 11/12/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 11/12/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 11/12/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 11/12/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 11/12/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 11/12/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 11/12/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 11/12/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 11/12/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 11/12/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 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 REO WATER CORPORATION.

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 IN5274009 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 REO WATER CORPORATION 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 4 SDWIS / IN5274009 / 7000
2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 17 SDWIS / IN5274009 / 8000
2022 E. COLI MR 4 SDWIS / IN5274009 / 3014
2019 Lead and Copper Rule MR 5 SDWIS / IN5274009 / 5000
2019 Nitrate MR 3 SDWIS / IN5274009 / 1040
2007 Coliform (TCR) MR 21 SDWIS / IN5274009 / 3100
1999 Fluoride MR 2 SDWIS / IN5274009 / 1025
1980 Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 1 SDWIS / IN5274009 / 4000

How REO WATER CORPORATION Compares

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

Metric REO WATER CORPORATION Indiana avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 70 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 3,875 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 REO WATER CORPORATION water safe to drink? ▼
REO WATER CORPORATION (PWS ID: IN5274009) has 70 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 3,875 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does REO WATER CORPORATION serve? ▼
REO WATER CORPORATION serves 3,875 people in BOONVILLE, Indiana. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 1,677 service connections.
What type of violations does REO WATER CORPORATION have? ▼
REO WATER CORPORATION has 70 total violations: 0 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 53 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in REO WATER CORPORATION water? ▼
No. REO WATER CORPORATION was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does REO WATER CORPORATION use? ▼
REO WATER CORPORATION 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.

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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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