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Is Veedersburg, IN Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Graded A+, with 1 unresolved violation on record. See what was cited — and what it means for your tap. What to do next ↓

2K residents served 1 water system PWSID: IN5223005
Overall Score
95.5 / 100
Violations
1 active
Last Updated
May 2026
Source
Groundwater
#4 of 414 in Indiana Top 2% nationally
Local Government
Moderate data confidence
Reviewed by WaterVerge Editorial Team · Last updated May 2026
A+GRADE
Water Quality Grade
95.5/100
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A+ 95.5/100

Veedersburg, IN — Water Quality Report

Veedersburg's drinking water received a grade of A+ (95.5 out of 100), indicating excellent water quality. The city's 1 water system serves approximately 2,299 residents using groundwater.

Lead levels were measured at 0.0 ppb (90th percentile), well within EPA limits. This system has not yet been tested for PFAS under the EPA UCMR 5 program.

The system has 28 violations on record, including 0 health-based violations. 1 remains unresolved.

Data last updated: May 2026 · Source: EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5
Analysis

What to know about Veedersburg's water

Veedersburg ranks #4 out of 414 cities in Indiana for water quality, placing it one of the best in the state.

Veedersburg relies on groundwater, which is generally less vulnerable to surface contamination but can be affected by naturally occurring minerals like arsenic and nitrate, as well as agricultural and industrial runoff.

As a small community water system, Veedersburg may have fewer resources for advanced treatment technologies and infrastructure upgrades compared to larger utilities.

Quality Breakdown

Water quality score

See methodology →
95.5 out of 100 Grade A+
A: 90-100
B: 74-89
C: 60-73
F: <50
How is this calculated?
Violations
43.5/45
A
Historical violation record including health-based and monitoring violations.
Lead & Copper
20/20
A
Lead at 0.0 ppb (90th percentile).
Contaminants
17/20
B
PFAS + legacy contaminant analysis.
Compliance
10/10
A
Monitoring and reporting compliance with EPA regulations.
Source Risk
5/5
A
Water source: Groundwater.
Water Safety

Is Veedersburg, IN water safe to drink?

Use Caution

Veedersburg's tap water meets most EPA standards but has areas that warrant attention. With a grade of A+ (95.5/100), some contaminant levels or compliance issues suggest that residents may benefit from additional filtration. The city's 1 water system serves approximately 2,299 residents using groundwater (wells).

1
Active Violations
0.0 ppb
Lead (90th %ile)
4 events
Disaster History

Recent water quality updates for Veedersburg

A timeline of significant water quality events, violations, and data updates.

Update
Water quality data updated

Latest EPA compliance and testing data incorporated into Veedersburg's water quality assessment. Grade: A+ (95.5/100).

Disaster
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING

Federal disaster declaration (FEMA DR-4882). Flood event — may have impacted local water infrastructure.

Violation
1 drinking water violation recorded

Contaminants: Revised Total Coliform Rule.

Violation
11 drinking water violations recorded

Contaminants: Arsenic, Cadmium, Fluoride.

Disaster
HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION

Federal disaster declaration (FEMA DR-3238). Hurricane event — may have impacted local water infrastructure.

Violation
2 drinking water violations recorded

Contaminants: TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).

Key contaminant findings

Based on the most recent EPA sampling data for Veedersburg's water supply.

Lead Within Limits
Detected: 0.0 ppb Limit: 15 ppb (EPA Action Level)

Well within EPA limits.

Violation history

Veedersburg's water system has 28 total violations on record, including 0 health-based violations. 1 remain unresolved.

MONMROther
Most recent violations:
Dec 2016 Revised Total Coliform Rule Resolved
Jan 2008 Arsenic Resolved
Jan 2008 Cadmium Resolved
Jan 2008 Fluoride Resolved
Jan 2008 Antimony, Total Resolved

Flood & environmental risk

Montgomery County has experienced 4 federally declared disasters since 1991. Flooding and severe storms can overwhelm water treatment plants, cause sewage overflows, and introduce agricultural runoff, bacteria, and sediment into drinking water supplies.

SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
Flood FEMA DR-4882
HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION
Hurricane FEMA DR-3238
BLIZZARD OF 96
Flood FEMA DR-1109

Where does Veedersburg's water come from?

Veedersburg's drinking water comes from groundwater (wells), supplied by 1 water system serving approximately 2,299 people. Groundwater is generally less susceptible to surface contamination but can contain naturally occurring contaminants like arsenic, radon, and nitrate.

What Veedersburg residents can do

Request your utility's CCR

Your water utility is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) with detailed testing results. Ask for the latest copy or check your utility's website.

Monitor alerts during storms

Veedersburg's area has a history of flooding. After severe weather, watch for boil water advisories from your local utility.

Data: EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5 (PFAS), FEMA, NOAA. Last updated May 2026.

Contaminant Alerts

Top contaminants to know

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Lead (90th percentile)
Inorganic / Heavy Metal
Safe
0.0 ppb
EPA Action Level: 15 ppb · 0% of limit
Safe Level
Compliance Record

Violation summary

28
Total violations
0
Health-based
1
Active / unresolved
Dec 2016
Most recent violation
Compliance Record

Violations & advisories

28 Total
1 Active
0 Health-based
27 Resolved
Violations by category
Inorganic Chemicals
21
Arsenic Rule
2
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
2
Revised Total Coliform Rule
1
Consumer Confidence Rule
1
Oct 2000 Active
Consumer Confidence Rule
Other Violation 0
Dec 2016 Resolved
Revised Total Coliform Rule
Monitoring
Monitoring Resolved Dec 2016
Jan 2008 Resolved
Arsenic
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2008
Jan 2008 Resolved
Cadmium
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2008
Jan 2008 Resolved
Fluoride
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2008
Jan 2008 Resolved
Antimony, Total
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2008
Jan 2008 Resolved
Beryllium, Total
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2008
Jan 2008 Resolved
Mercury
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2008
Jan 2008 Resolved
Chromium
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2008
Jan 2008 Resolved
Thallium, Total
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2008
Jan 2008 Resolved
Barium
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2008
Jan 2008 Resolved
Selenium
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2008
Jan 2008 Resolved
Nickel
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2008
Jul 2004 Resolved
TTHM
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Sep 2004
Jul 2004 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Sep 2004
Jan 2002 Resolved
Antimony, Total
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2002
Jan 2002 Resolved
Beryllium, Total
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2002
Jan 2002 Resolved
Selenium
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2002
Jan 2002 Resolved
Cadmium
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2002
Jan 2002 Resolved
CYANIDE
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Reporting Resolved Dec 2002
Showing 20 of 28 violations
Industrial pollution

Top industrial polluters within 10 miles of Veedersburg

Industrial polluters nearby

Reported releases to surface water by facilities near Veedersburg, ranked by pounds discharged annually.

Total reported releases to surface water: 1,075 lbs

FacilityTop chemicalTo surface water (lbs/yr)Distance
THYSSENKRUPP CRANKSHAFT LLC
Fabricated Metals · THYSSENKRUPP NORTH AMERICA LLC
VEEDERSBURG, IN47987
Lead1,0000.7 mi
MASTER GUARD LLC
Transportation Equipment · FLEX-N-GATE CORP
VEEDERSBURG, IN47987
Nickel compounds750.7 mi

Source: EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) 2023

Environmental Risk

Flood & disaster history

4
Declared disasters
Jul 2025
Most recent
Flood
Most common type

Montgomery County has experienced 4 federally declared disasters since 1991. Flooding and severe weather can compromise water treatment infrastructure and introduce contaminants into drinking water supplies.

Jul 2025
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
Flood FEMA #4882
Sep 2005
HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION
Hurricane FEMA #3238
Apr 1996
BLIZZARD OF 96
Flood FEMA #1109
Jan 1991
SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING
Flood FEMA #891

Full contaminants report

Contaminant Detected Level EPA Limit Unit Category Status
Lead (90th percentile) 0.0 15 ppb Inorganic Safe
Data source: EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, local utility CCR.

Lead level trend (90th percentile)

EPA action level: 15 ppb
Lead has decreased by 5.0 ppb from 1993 (5.0 ppb) to 2024 (0.0 ppb).
Contaminant Rankings

See how Veedersburg compares by contaminant

Explore where Veedersburg ranks among all Indiana cities for specific contaminants.

Infrastructure

Water source & infrastructure

Primary Source
Groundwater
Operator
Local Government
Population Served
2,299
Water Systems
1
Water Source

Where Veedersburg's water comes from

Groundwater

Veedersburg's drinking water is drawn from underground aquifers through wells.

Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil layers, generally requiring less treatment than surface water. However, it can contain naturally occurring contaminants like arsenic, radon, and minerals.

Agricultural activity, septic systems, and industrial operations near well fields can introduce nitrates, pesticides, and volatile organic compounds.

The system is operated by local government ownership and serves approximately 2,299 people through 1 water system.

Infrastructure

Water systems serving Veedersburg

System Name PWSID Population Source
VEEDERSBURG MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY IN5223005 2,299 GW
Regional Comparison

How Veedersburg compares

Full Indiana rankings →

Veedersburg's score of 95.5/100 is above the average of 70/100 among major Indiana cities. It outscores 10 of 10 nearby cities.

Veedersburg (this city)
95.5
Fort Wayne
49.5
Evansville
85.2
Indiana avg
70
City Profile

About Veedersburg, IN

Wikipedia →

Wingate, formerly known as Pleasant Hill, is a town in Coal Creek Township, Montgomery County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 237 at the 2020 census.

Economic Profile
$58,173
Median Income
$77,694
Median Home Value
$600/mo
Median Rent
4%
Unemployment
Community
44.5
Median Age
301
People / sq mi
2.3%
College Educated
73.6%
Homeownership
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Frequently asked questions

Is Veedersburg, IN tap water safe to drink?

Veedersburg's water quality earned a grade of A+ (95.5/100). The water generally meets EPA standards and is considered safe for consumption. The city ranks #4 out of 414 cities tested in Indiana.

What contaminants are in Veedersburg's water?

Lead was measured at 0.0 ppb (90th percentile). 28 violations are on record.

How is Veedersburg's water quality grade calculated?

The grade is based on four factors: violation history (40%), lead and copper levels (25%), PFAS contamination (25%), and regulatory compliance (10%). The score is also adjusted based on how complete the available data is. See our methodology page for full details.

Do I need a water filter in Veedersburg?

Based on current data, basic filtration should suffice for additional peace of mind.

Where does Veedersburg's water come from?

Veedersburg's water is sourced from Groundwater. The city has 1 water system serving approximately 2,299 residents.

Is Veedersburg's groundwater at risk of contamination?

Veedersburg uses groundwater, which can be affected by naturally occurring contaminants like arsenic, radon, and nitrate, as well as agricultural runoff and industrial activity. The system has 28 violations on record that may relate to groundwater quality. Groundwater systems are generally less susceptible to surface contamination but should be monitored for emerging contaminants like PFAS.

How does Veedersburg's water compare to other cities?

Veedersburg ranks #4 out of 414 cities in Indiana (better than 99% of state cities) and #307 out of 15744 cities nationally (98th percentile). The grade of A+ reflects the combined assessment of violation history, lead and copper levels, PFAS contamination, and regulatory compliance.

Does Veedersburg's small water system affect quality?

Veedersburg's system serves approximately 2,299 residents. Small community water systems (under 3,300 people) may have fewer financial resources for infrastructure upgrades and advanced treatment technologies. However, they are held to the same EPA drinking water standards as larger systems. This system has 28 violations on record.