Data source: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

Water quality varies significantly across Indianapolis, IN. We analyzed 63 ZIP codes to help you compare neighborhoods by water safety, lead risk, and EPA compliance.

City Overview: Grade D (49/100)

Grade	Neighborhoods	%
A	0	0%
B	0	0%
C	10	16%
D	53	84%
F	0	0%

Neighborhood Rankings

Every ZIP code in Indianapolis ranked by Home Safety Score:

Rank	ZIP Code	Score	Grade	Violations	Lead Risk
1	46202	56	C	26	0.0052 mg/L
2	46204	56	C	26	0.0052 mg/L
3	46206	56	C	26	0.0052 mg/L
4	46231	56	C	26	0.0052 mg/L
5	46235	56	C	26	0.0052 mg/L
6	46236	56	C	26	0.0052 mg/L
7	46239	56	C	26	0.0052 mg/L
8	46254	56	C	26	0.0052 mg/L
9	46278	56	C	26	0.0052 mg/L
10	46290	56	C	26	0.0052 mg/L
11	46201	51	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
12	46208	51	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
13	46214	51	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
14	46218	51	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
15	46222	51	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
16	46225	51	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
17	46229	51	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
18	46234	51	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
19	46237	51	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
20	46250	51	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
21	46256	51	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
22	46259	51	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
23	46260	51	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
24	46268	51	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
25	46280	51	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
26	46207	48	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
27	46209	48	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
28	46211	48	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
29	46213	48	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
30	46216	48	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
31	46223	48	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
32	46230	48	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
33	46242	48	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
34	46244	48	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
35	46247	48	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
36	46249	48	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
37	46251	48	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
38	46253	48	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
39	46255	48	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
40	46262	48	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
41	46266	48	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
42	46274	48	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
43	46275	48	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
44	46277	48	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
45	46282	48	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
46	46283	48	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
47	46285	48	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
48	46291	48	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
49	46295	48	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
50	46296	48	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
51	46298	48	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
52	46203	46	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
53	46205	46	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
54	46217	46	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
55	46219	46	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
56	46221	46	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
57	46224	46	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
58	46226	46	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
59	46227	46	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
60	46228	46	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
61	46241	46	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
62	46220	41	D	26	0.0052 mg/L
63	46240	41	D	26	0.0052 mg/L

How Neighborhoods Compare

Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:

• 22 neighborhoods score better than county average
• 41 neighborhoods score worse than county average

EPA Violations

• 1,638 total violations across Indianapolis
• 315 health-based violations
• 63 of 63 ZIP codes have violations
• 0 ZIP codes exceed EPA lead action level

Top Contaminants

Contaminant	Violations	ZIPs
Stage 1 DBP Rule	504	63
Stage 2 DBP Rule	378	63
Consumer Confidence Report Rule	378	63
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	126	63
Surface Water Treatment Rule	126	63

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Indianapolis?

ZIP code 46202 has the highest safety score in Indianapolis at 56/100 (grade C). Check the full report for details.

Is Indianapolis water safe to drink?

Indianapolis has an average water safety score of 49/100 (D). Water quality varies by neighborhood — no ZIP codes currently exceed EPA lead limits. Always check your specific ZIP code.

Related Pages

• Indianapolis, IN city page
• Indiana state rankings
• All Indiana alerts

Data Sources

• EPA SDWIS
• U.S. Census Bureau

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