Butler Water Department
EPA ID: IN5217003 · 2,700 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Butler Water Department (IN5217003): 4 violations on record since 2021. Every entry among the 4 violations in EPA records for Butler Water Department has a resolved status in the data; this utility delivers water to about 2,700 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Butler Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Butler Water Department have a median household income of $67,969 and about 4,890 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 76% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Butler Water Department's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
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System Overview
Butler Water Department (EPA ID: IN5217003) is a community water system in Indiana that serves approximately 2,700 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 46721 in Butler.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
| Nitrate | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.008 mg/L | No | 2025-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by IN or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 46721 - Butler
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Butler Water Department (IN5217003) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butler Water Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Butler Water Department; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Butler Water Department serve?
Butler Water Department serves approximately 2,700 people across 1 ZIP code in Indiana.
Where does Butler Water Department get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
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