Public water system record
North Vernon Water Department
Serves an area of Jennings County, IN that includes North Vernon, Vernon and Grayford · 6,500 people served
Federal records show 20 health-based violations and 42 monitoring/reporting issues for North Vernon Water Department in the last ten years. The most serious issue in this window was a resolved Groundwater Rule violation.
System profile
Source water
Surface water
ZIP
47265
EPA system ID
IN5240008
- Health-based violations, last 10 years
- 20
- Resolved
- 20
- Unresolved
- 0
- Any acute record
- No
- Monitoring issues, last 10 years
- 42
Key facts
- North Vernon Water Department draws water from 2 surface water intakes.
- Highest measured level in the last 10 years: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), 79.5 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.3 times the limit), 2020.
- Most recent formal enforcement: compliance order with a penalty by Indiana, November 2017.
- Record on file since 1979, with 40 health-based violations before October 19, 2016.
- Lead pipe inventory: 1 lead and 1,320 unknown out of 2,338 service lines.
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Health-based violations
Since October 2016Violation data reflects EPA records through March 2026. For the most current status, visit the EPA ECHO database.
| Contaminant | Rule family | Start date | Status | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Groundwater Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
140 | Jan 21, 2022 | Resolved | No |
|
Groundwater Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
140 | Jan 21, 2022 | Resolved | No |
|
Groundwater Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
140 | Jan 21, 2022 | Resolved | No |
|
Groundwater Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
140 | Jan 21, 2022 | Resolved | No |
|
Groundwater Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
140 | Jan 21, 2022 | Resolved | No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 83.9 µg/L, federal limit 80 µg/L (at or just above the limit)
|
220 | Jan 1, 2021 | Resolved | No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 82.6 µg/L, federal limit 80 µg/L (at or just above the limit)
|
220 | Oct 1, 2020 | Resolved | No |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 64.6 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
220 | Oct 1, 2020 | Resolved | No |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 75 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
220 | Jul 1, 2020 | Resolved | No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 83.2 µg/L, federal limit 80 µg/L (at or just above the limit)
|
220 | Jul 1, 2020 | Resolved | No |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 79.5 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
220 | Apr 1, 2020 | Resolved | No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 84.7 µg/L, federal limit 80 µg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
220 | Apr 1, 2020 | Resolved | No |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 72 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
220 | Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved | No |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 65.3 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
220 | Oct 1, 2019 | Resolved | No |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 62.4 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (at or just above the limit)
|
220 | Jul 1, 2019 | Resolved | No |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 64.5 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
220 | Jan 1, 2018 | Resolved | No |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 68.8 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
220 | Oct 1, 2017 | Resolved | No |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 73.7 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
220 | Jul 1, 2017 | Resolved | No |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 76.1 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
220 | Apr 1, 2017 | Resolved | No |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 66.7 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
220 | Jan 1, 2017 | Resolved | No |
Monitoring and reporting issues
Since October 2016Missed tests or reports, not contaminants found above a limit.
| Issue | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Consumer Confidence Rule
OTHER
|
Oct 1, 2025 | Active |
|
Consumer Confidence Rule
OTHER
|
Jul 1, 2025 | Active |
|
Consumer Confidence Rule
OTHER
|
Oct 10, 2024 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Jul 1, 2024 | Active |
|
Consumer Confidence Rule
OTHER
|
Jul 1, 2024 | Resolved |
|
CARBON, TOTAL
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2024 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2024 | Resolved |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
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Consumer Confidence Rule
OTHER
|
Jul 1, 2023 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2023 | Resolved |
|
Chlordane
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Pentachlorophenol
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Benzo(a)pyrene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
2,4,5-TP
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
2,4-D
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Heptachlor epoxide
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Heptachlor
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved |
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2,3,7,8-TCDD
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
LASSO
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved |
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Atrazine
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Carbofuran
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved |
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Dinoseb
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved |
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Picloram
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved |
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Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved |
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Simazine
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved |
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OXAMYL
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved |
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Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved |
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Glyphosate
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved |
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Endothall
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved |
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Diquat
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Dalapon
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Toxaphene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved |
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Methoxychlor
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
BHC-GAMMA
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved |
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Endrin
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved |
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CARBON, TOTAL
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2019 | Resolved |
|
CARBON, TOTAL
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2018 | Resolved |
Full record since 1979
EPA's records for North Vernon Water Department go back to 1979. Before October 19, 2016 they list 40 health-based violations (40 resolved) and 104 monitoring or reporting violations.
| Violations that began in | Health-based | Monitoring and reporting |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 8 |
| 1990s | 5 | 61 |
| 2000s | 25 | 34 |
| 2010 to October 18, 2016 | 10 | 1 |
| October 19, 2016 to 2019 | 7 | 2 |
| 2020s | 13 | 40 |
Most recent health-based violation before October 19, 2016: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), began July 2016, Resolved.
Show all 40 health-based violations before October 19, 2016
| Contaminant | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 81.9 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.4 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 86.8 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.4 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 80.4 µg/L, federal limit 80 µg/L (at or just above the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 89.9 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 89.5 µg/L, federal limit 80 µg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2015 | Resolved |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 105.4 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.8 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2015 | Resolved |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 83.4 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.4 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2015 | Resolved |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 67.7 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2015 | Resolved |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 73 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2015 | Resolved |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 65.6 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2014 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.081 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (at or just above the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2009 | Resolved |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.065 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2009 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.0871 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2008 | Resolved |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.072 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2008 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.1038 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2008 | Resolved |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.0927 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2008 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 126.4 µg/L, federal limit 80 µg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2008 | Resolved |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 85.1 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.4 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2008 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.096 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2008 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 94.3 µg/L, federal limit 80 µg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2007 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.081 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (at or just above the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2006 | Resolved |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (acute)
Treatment technique failure
|
Jul 1, 2006 | Resolved |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.064 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2006 | Resolved |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.068 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2006 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.089 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2006 | Resolved |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Nov 1, 2005 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 91.6 µg/L, federal limit 80 µg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2005 | Resolved |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 75.4 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2005 | Resolved |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Oct 1, 2005 | Resolved |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (acute)
Treatment technique failure
|
Sep 1, 2005 | Resolved |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (acute)
Treatment technique failure
|
Aug 1, 2005 | Resolved |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Jul 1, 2005 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Jul 1, 2005 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Apr 1, 2005 | Resolved |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Jan 1, 2004 | Resolved |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Apr 1, 1999 | Resolved |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Feb 1, 1999 | Resolved |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Jan 1, 1999 | Resolved |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Aug 1, 1997 | Resolved |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Feb 1, 1996 | Resolved |
Enforcement actions
Indiana regulators took 2 formal enforcement actions against North Vernon Water Department between 2008 and 2017. The most recent was a compliance order with a penalty in November 2017.
| Date | By | Action | Violations covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2017 | Indiana | Compliance order with a penalty | 16 violations (15 health-based): Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs), CARBON, TOTAL |
| Aug 19, 2008 | Indiana | Compliance order with a penalty | 5 violations (4 health-based): Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs), CARBON, TOTAL, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) |
What the violations mean
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
11 incidentsHaloacetic acid byproducts exceeded the federal limit
Long-term exposure to HAAs may increase cancer risk
Groundwater Rule
5 incidentsThe system did not complete a treatment step or action that the Groundwater Rule requires (a treatment technique violation).
The utility had to notify customers about each of these violations.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
4 incidentsDisinfection byproduct levels exceeded the federal limit
Long-term TTHM exposure may increase bladder cancer risk
Where the water comes from
North Vernon Water Department draws water from 2 surface water intakes. 3 other community water systems buy water from North Vernon Water Department. 1 other public water system has an emergency connection to North Vernon Water Department.
Community systems that buy water from it
- Burnt Pines Water Association North Vernon, IN
- Hickory Manor Mobile Home Park Cincinnati, OH
- Vernon Water Department Vernon, IN
Annual water quality report
North Vernon Water Department must give its customers an annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report) by July 1, with the levels its tests found in the previous year.
Where the state allows it, systems serving fewer than 10,000 people may publish the report in a local newspaper or news site instead of mailing it, and must provide a copy on request.
Find a posted report with EPA's Consumer Confidence Report search
Testing your own water
To test the water at your tap, or a private well this record does not cover, use a laboratory certified for drinking water by Indiana.
Certified drinking water labs by state EPA guidance for private wells