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Mitchell, IN Tap Water Quality 2026

Water quality report for Mitchell, IN — PFAS, lead and copper results, violation history and state inspection findings from EPA SDWIS.

A look at Mitchell's drinking water using EPA enforcement records: violations, lead and copper results, PFAS sampling and state inspection findings.

Main Utility: Mitchell Water Department PWSID: IN5247003 Updated: 2026 Q2
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2 violations currently open

Lead is 1.22 ppb, 8% of the action level. No PFAS was detected.

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Mitchell earns a D for water quality

Graded on violations, lead, and PFAS, with state inspection findings.

Lead: 1.22 ppb — 8% of the federal action level
PFAS tested, none detected
13 violations since 2015, 2 health-based
2 violations currently open
Mitchell's lead level vs. all Indiana community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 1.22 ppb — 8% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 84% of Indiana utilities
Population Served
3933
~2000 connections
Water Source
Groundwater
Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Active Violations
2
2 open of 13 since 2015

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
8% of EPA action level
1.22 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 1.22 ppb, 8% of the 15 ppb federal action level. The action level is a treatment trigger, not a legal maximum, and it is measured across sampled taps rather than at any single home.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

ContaminantTypeMeasuredLimitPeriodStatus
Groundwater Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2025 Unaddressed
Groundwater Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2025 Unaddressed
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2025 Unaddressed
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS REPORTING FAILURE — — 2025 Unaddressed
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2025 Unaddressed
Revised Total Coliform Rule REPORTING FAILURE — — 2024 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2024 Resolved
Lead and Copper Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2024 Resolved
Lead and Copper Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2021 Unaddressed
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2020 Resolved
Lead and Copper Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2019 Resolved
TTHM MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.080 mg/L 2015 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.060 mg/L 2015 Resolved
Understanding violation types MCL violations mean a contaminant exceeded the federal maximum limit — the most serious type.
TT (Treatment Technique) violations mean required treatment procedures weren't followed, but don't necessarily mean contamination occurred.

Violation History

2 violations remain open, out of 13 recorded since 2015 (2 health-based).

About the Main Water System

Utility Mitchell Water Department
PWSID IN5247003
Water source Groundwater — Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Population served 3,933
Service connections 2,000
Systems serving this area 1
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mitchell tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. 2 violation(s) remain open. Lead is 1.22 ppb, 8% of the action level.
Does Mitchell water have PFAS? ▼
It was tested for the six regulated PFAS compounds and none were detected.
Who supplies water to Mitchell? ▼
Mitchell Water Department (PWSID IN5247003). Groundwater. Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2025-06-04. Inspectors recorded 2 significant deficiencies.

What Should Mitchell Residents Do?

1
Read your annual water report
Your supplier publishes a Consumer Confidence Report each July covering the prior year.
2
Check for a lead service line
Lead reaches tap water mainly through service lines and household plumbing. Suppliers now publish an inventory identifying lead lines.
3
Follow the open violation
This system has an unresolved violation. Contact the supplier for its corrective-action schedule.

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