Water Quality: Chalmers, IN
2 water systems • 910 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Chalmers is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 910 people, and has 65 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 6 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Chalmers's violation count is 51% above the national average for Indiana. Contaminants associated with violations include Barium, Disinfection Byproducts.
Contaminants Found
Increases blood pressure and causes cardiovascular effects with long-term exposure.
Common source: Natural rock deposits, oil drilling operations, coal power plant waste
EPA limit: 2 mg/L
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
Water Systems Serving Chalmers
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHALMERS WATER WORKS | IN5291003 | Groundwater | 550 | 11 |
| WILDCAT HIGHLANDS | IN5279026 | Groundwater | 360 | 54 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.