Ossian, IN 46777

3 water systems • 3,664 residents

Moderate water quality - consider filtration

C

Score: 46/100

Graded on EPA violations, contaminants, severity, compliance, and enforcement history. See methodology.

Data updated June 2026 • Sources: EPA ECHO and EPA Envirofacts

18

Contaminants Detected

206

Violations on Record

1

Health-Based Violations

0

Recent Violations

Grade Breakdown

Contaminant Count7 / 25
Violation History16 / 25
Contaminant Severity25 / 25
System Compliance5 / 15
Enforcement History0 / 10
Total Score46%

46 / 100 points

Recommended Water Filters

  • ✓Point-of-Use Carbon Filter (NSF-certified for lead)
  • ✓Reverse Osmosis or Ion Exchange Filter
  • ✓Ultraviolet (UV) Purification
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Ossian vs IN & National Average

Detected Contaminants

18 contaminants detected across water systems serving this ZIP code

ContaminantCategory
NitrateAgricultural
Antimony, TotalHeavy Metal
ArsenicHeavy Metal
BariumHeavy Metal
Beryllium, TotalHeavy Metal
CadmiumHeavy Metal
ChromiumHeavy Metal
Lead and Copper RuleHeavy Metal
MercuryHeavy Metal
NickelHeavy Metal
SeleniumHeavy Metal
Thallium, TotalHeavy Metal
CYANIDEInorganic
FluorideInorganic
Coliform (TCR)Microorganism
E. COLIMicroorganism
Consumer Confidence RuleOther
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and URadiological

Water System Information

Systems Serving This ZIP:
OSSIAN MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT, HOMESTEAD WATER ASSOCIATION, KOZY KOURT DBA SILO FARMS
Population Served:
3,664
Systems With Violations:
2 of 3
Major Violations:
172
Enforcement Actions:
201

Nearby Areas

46770

Markle • 7.9 mi away

D

46714

Bluffton • 9.8 mi away

A

46783

Roanoke • 12.1 mi away

C

46733

Decatur • 14.1 mi away

C

46804

Fort Wayne • 14.1 mi away

C

46750

Huntington • 14.9 mi away

F

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the grade mean?

Our A–F grade ranks this ZIP code's water quality against every other analyzed ZIP in the country, based on EPA data. A = among the best, F = among the most troubled.

Is my tap water safe to drink?

Water systems regulated by the EPA must comply with Safe Drinking Water Act standards. However, if you're concerned about water quality, consider a water filter appropriate for your contaminants.

How often is the data updated?

We update our data quarterly with the latest EPA ECHO and Envirofacts data. Historical violations are tracked to identify patterns.

What filters do you recommend?

Filter recommendations are based on detected contaminants in your area. See our Filter Guide for detailed information about different filter types.