NEW CASTLE, IN · Rush County
CARTHAGE WATER DEPARTMENT Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
CARTHAGE WATER DEPARTMENT must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for CARTHAGE WATER DEPARTMENT.
Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace Indiana’s official records. Always confirm current status with Indiana before making decisions based on this information.
System facts
- System ID (PWSID)
- IN5270001
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 1,000
- Service connections
- 330
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
CARTHAGE WATER DEPARTMENT is one of 338 community water systems in Indiana in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 1,000 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's published records contain no violations for this system.
Violation history
No violations on record for this system.
Enforcement actions
- July 31, 2023State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- July 25, 2023State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
- July 31, 2019State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- October 30, 2018State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- October 30, 2018State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- December 29, 2016State Compliance achieved4 linked violations
- December 29, 2016State Violation/Reminder Notice3 linked violations
- December 29, 2016State Public Notification requested5 linked violations
- December 16, 2016State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
- October 8, 2015State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
- September 27, 2011State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
Common questions
Is CARTHAGE WATER DEPARTMENT required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. CARTHAGE WATER DEPARTMENT is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.
When is CARTHAGE WATER DEPARTMENT’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- CARTHAGE WATER DEPARTMENT’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does CARTHAGE WATER DEPARTMENT have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for CARTHAGE WATER DEPARTMENT.
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?
- A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.
Contact
DOUGLAS, JOSH
765-524-5838
NEW CASTLE, IN 47362