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SCOTTSBURG WATER DEPARTMENT Water Quality Report

C

Fair

Safety Grade

7 violations in the past 5 years, including 120 health-based

System Details

PWSID
IN5272001
Population Served
7,369
Water Source
Surface Water
Owner
Local Government
State
Indiana
EPA Region
5

Contaminants of Concern

ContaminantStatusViolations
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)✕ Health-Based60
Contaminant 0300✕ Health-Based3
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)✕ Health-Based57
Arsenic⚠ Monitoring/Reporting3
Barium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting3
Cadmium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting3
Chromium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting3
Cyanide⚠ Monitoring/Reporting3
Fluoride⚠ Monitoring/Reporting3
Selenium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting3
Contaminant 1036⚠ Monitoring/Reporting3
Contaminant 1052⚠ Monitoring/Reporting3
Beryllium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting3
Contaminant 1075⚠ Monitoring/Reporting3
Contaminant 1085⚠ Monitoring/Reporting3
Thallium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting3
Contaminant 7000⚠ Monitoring/Reporting3
Contaminant 8000⚠ Monitoring/Reporting7

Violation History

2024
3
2022
4
2020
3
2016
21
2015
51
2014
6
2012
3
2011
24
2010
24
2009
15

Total violations on record: 169

Service Area

Cities Served

SCOTTSBURG

ZIP Codes Served

47170

Recommended Water Filters

Based on contaminants detected in this water system:

Reverse Osmosis System

Removes up to 99% of contaminants including PFAS, lead, arsenic, and nitrates

Removes: Arsenic, Fluoride, Cadmium, Chromium, Selenium, Barium

$150–$400

Activated Carbon Filter

Effective for chlorine, THMs, pesticides, and taste/odor improvement

Removes: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

$20–$100

Water Distiller

Removes heavy metals, minerals, and most contaminants through evaporation

Removes: Arsenic, Cadmium, Fluoride

$80–$200