Water Quality: Greencastle, IN
4 water systems • 16,534 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Greencastle is served by 4 public water systems with a combined service population of 16,534 people, and has 45 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 3 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Greencastle's violation count is roughly in line with the national average for Indiana. Contaminants associated with violations include Disinfection Byproducts, E. coli, Fecal Coliform.
Contaminants Found
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
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
Indicates direct fecal contamination; associated with diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and potential severe illness.
Common source: Human and animal fecal waste
EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive triggers violations)
Water Systems Serving Greencastle
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREENCASTLE DEPARTMENT OF WATER | IN5267004 | Surface Water | 12,699 | 11 |
| PUTNAMVILLE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY | IN5267005 | Groundwater | 2,505 | 11 |
| VAN BIBBER LAKE CONSERVANCY DISTRICT | IN5267010 | Groundwater | 830 | 2 |
| BIG WALNUT WATER COMPANY | IN5267002 | Groundwater | 500 | 21 |
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.