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Updated 2026-10-15
Water system record · IN5232020

Plainfield Water Works

Plainfield Water Works serves 34,477 people from groundwater. 31 results are on record. No measured result is above a legal limit.

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Purity ScoreHow the 99 is builtIN5232020 · 34,477 served
99/100 · ExcellentConfidence: moderate
above a reference
0
detected, within reference or no limit
4
not detected
27
  • PFAS (forever chemicals)100
  • Metals & lead97
  • Disinfection by-products—Not monitored
  • Track record (violations)100

Subject scores out of 100. 3 of 4 subjects measured; disinfection pending a source.

System-level record, not a test of your tap. How we score

Source
Groundwater
Serves 1 city area on record.
Population
34,477
as reported to EPA
Type
Community Water System
Indiana
Cities
1
Plainfield
Records
31 results
latest 2025
FindingsAll resultsComplianceWhat you can doProductsRecordsFAQ
What stands out

No measured result is above a legal limit

No measured result is above a legal limit.

Coverage by group

31 results on record
  • PFAS (forever chemicals)
    3 detected · 26 not detected
  • Metals & lead
    1 detected
  • Disinfection by-products
    Not monitored
  • Other
    1 not detected
  • Above a limit or reference
  • Detected
  • Not detected
  • Not monitored
Every detected result

4 detected results, by distance from their limit

  • Pb
    Lead (90th percentile)EPA SDWIS (Lead & Copper Rule) · 2024
    15 µg/L federal action level
    1.14µg/L
    Within reference
  • PFBS
    Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS)EPA UCMR 5 · 2025
    2,000 ng/L EPA health advisory (screening, not a legal limit)
    3.8ng/L
    Within reference
  • PFHxA
    Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA)EPA UCMR 5 · 2025
    400,000 ng/L Michigan EGLE state MCL (strictest US state)
    3.7ng/L
    Within reference
  • PFPeA
    Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)EPA UCMR 5 · 2025
    No federal or state limit; shown for transparency
    7.1ng/L
    Detected · no limit
27 other contaminants tested, none detected
  • 11Cl-PF3OUdS
  • 4:2 FTS
  • 6:2 FTS
  • 8:2 FTS
  • 9Cl-PF3ONS
  • ADONA
  • HFPO-DA (GenX)
  • NEtFOSAA
  • NFDHA
  • NMeFOSAA
  • PFBA
  • PFDA
  • PFDoA
  • PFEESA
  • PFHpA
  • PFHpS
  • PFHxS
  • PFMBA
  • PFMPA
  • PFNA
  • PFOA
  • PFOS
  • PFPeS
  • PFTA
  • PFTrDA
  • PFUnA
  • Lithium

Compliance and coverage

Lead service lines

11,040service lines inventoried

  • Lead0
  • Galvanized, to replace0
  • Material unknown210
  • Not lead10,830

From the utility's inventory reported to EPA (2026Q2). Look up your address with the utility.

Compliance

0health-based violations in the last 10 years

From EPA SDWIS. A clean violation history means no enforcement action was recorded; it does not cover contaminants without a limit.

Not in this recordDisinfection by-products weren't monitored in this dataset

No result is not a pass. Your utility's annual water quality report may list them, and a certified lab test covers your own tap.

A federal limit (an MCL or action level) is an enforceable legal cap; a health goal is often stricter. Meeting the limit is a compliance fact, not a health clearance, and PurityMap publishes no overall compliance verdict.

What you can do

Test first, then treat what was found

  1. 01 · TestTest your own tap

    Plumbing inside a home can add lead that the system record can't show. A tap test tells you what reaches your glass.

    Certified lab
    How to test your tap →
  2. 02 · LeadLead-certified carbon filter, or reverse osmosis

    lead 1.14 µg/L, below the 15 µg/L action level

    NSF/ANSI 53 (lead)
    Treatment for Lead →
  3. 03 · PFASReverse osmosis, or carbon certified for PFAS

    PFBS 3.8 ng/L, below the 2000 ng/L EPA health advisory (+2 more PFAS detected)

    NSF/ANSI 53 or 58, with PFBS/PFHxA/PFPeA named on the listing
    Treatment for PFAS →

Understand water treatment technologies →

Understand:PFAS in PlainfieldLead in Plainfield

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

Who does PLAINFIELD WATER WORKS serve?

PLAINFIELD WATER WORKS (PWS ID IN5232020) is a public water system serving 34,477 people in Plainfield, Indiana.

Where does PLAINFIELD WATER WORKS get its water?

PLAINFIELD WATER WORKS is on record as drawing from groundwater. The source shapes which contaminants matter most for this system.

What does PLAINFIELD WATER WORKS's monitoring record show?

PurityMap's record for PLAINFIELD WATER WORKS holds 31 findings: 3 detected within the reference, 1 detected with no limit and 27 not detected, from 31 evidence records. Every finding links to its source; a substance that was never monitored is shown as pending, not as a pass.

Is PLAINFIELD WATER WORKS's water safe to drink?

PurityMap does not issue a safety verdict. It publishes PLAINFIELD WATER WORKS's measured results against each contaminant's benchmark so you can read them in context. Safety depends on the specific finding, your plumbing, and how the water reaches your tap.

How current is this PLAINFIELD WATER WORKS data?

The latest published record for PLAINFIELD WATER WORKS is dated 2026-10-15. Utilities report on regulatory cycles, so results reflect the monitoring period rather than a live reading.

Does this assessment represent my home's tap water?

No. It is assessed at the water-system level from PLAINFIELD WATER WORKS's own monitoring. It does not cover the service line to your building or the plumbing inside it, which can add lead and other metals after the water leaves the system. A tap test is the way to know what reaches your glass.

What contaminants were detected in PLAINFIELD WATER WORKS?

Lead (90th percentile), Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA) were detected in this record. Each finding shows its measured value, its reference and its source on this page.

What should I do if I'm concerned about PFAS in PLAINFIELD WATER WORKS's water?

Start with what the record shows: the PFAS findings above list each measured value against its reference. This record cannot show your home's plumbing, so a tap test tells you what reaches your glass. If you decide to treat your water, look for a filter whose certification covers the specific PFAS compounds in your record; the section "Certified for a concern found here" lists only products with a current certification record for these concerns.

What should I do if I'm concerned about lead in PLAINFIELD WATER WORKS's water?

Start with what the record shows: the lead findings above list each measured value against its reference. This record cannot show your home's plumbing, so a tap test tells you what reaches your glass. If you decide to treat your water, look for a filter whose certification covers the specific contaminant in your record; the section "Certified for a concern found here" lists only products with a current certification record for these concerns.

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Sources and dataAll 31 records and their sourcesEPA UCMR 5 · EPA SDWIS (Lead & Copper Rule)+
SubstanceResultReferenceSampledStatusEvidence
11-Chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (11Cl-PF3OUdS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-25 to 2025-10-15Not detected—
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (4:2 FTS)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-25 to 2025-10-15Not detected—
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (6:2 FTS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-25 to 2025-10-15Not detected—
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (8:2 FTS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-25 to 2025-10-15Not detected—
9-Chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanone-1-sulfonic acid (9Cl-PF3ONS)< 2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-25 to 2025-10-15Not detected—
4,8-Dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (ADONA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-25 to 2025-10-15Not detected—
Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA) (GenX chemicals)< 5 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2025-03-25 to 2025-10-15Not detected—
N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NEtFOSAA)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-25 to 2025-09-10Not detected—
Nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (NFDHA)< 20 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-25 to 2025-10-15Not detected—
N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NMeFOSAA)< 6 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-25 to 2025-09-10Not detected—
Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-25 to 2025-10-15Not detected—
Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS)3.8 ng/L2,000 ng/L EPA health advisory (screening, not a legal limit)2025-03-25 to 2025-10-15Below limitView evidence
Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-25 to 2025-10-15Not detected—
Perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-25 to 2025-10-15Not detected—
Perfluoro (2-ethoxyethane) sulfonic acid (PFEESA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-25 to 2025-10-15Not detected—
Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-25 to 2025-10-15Not detected—
Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (PFHpS)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-25 to 2025-10-15Not detected—
Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA)3.7 ng/L400,000 ng/L Michigan EGLE state MCL (strictest US state)2025-03-25 to 2025-10-15Below limitView evidence
Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS)< 3 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2025-03-25 to 2025-10-15Not detectedView evidence
Perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (PFMBA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-25 to 2025-10-15Not detected—
Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (PFMPA)< 4 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-25 to 2025-10-15Not detected—
Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)< 4 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2025-03-25 to 2025-10-15Not detected—
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)< 4 ng/L4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2025-03-25 to 2025-10-15Not detectedView evidence
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)< 4 ng/L4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2025-03-25 to 2025-10-15Not detectedView evidence
Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)7.1 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-25 to 2025-10-15Detected, no limitView evidence
Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (PFPeS)< 4 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-25 to 2025-10-15Not detected—
Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTA)< 8 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-25 to 2025-09-10Not detected—
Perfluorotridecanoic acid (PFTrDA)< 7 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-25 to 2025-09-10Not detected—
Perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA)< 2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-03-25 to 2025-10-15Not detected—
Lithium< 9 µg/L10 µg/L EPA health reference level (screening, not a legal limit)2025-03-25 to 2025-09-10Not detected—
Lead (90th percentile)1.14 µg/L15 µg/L federal action level2024–2026 monitoring period (still open)Below limitView evidence
  • UCMR5 Analytical Results

    UCMR5 Analytical Results: PLAINFIELD WATER WORKS (IN5232020)

    US EPA

    Published
    2026-10-15
    Newest sample
    2025-10-15
    Findings here
    30

    View source ↗Source record

  • State SDWIS Compliance Record

    Lead & Copper Rule 90th-percentile: PLAINFIELD WATER WORKS (IN5232020)

    US EPA SDWIS

    Published
    2026-10-13
    Newest sample
    2026
    Findings here
    1

    View source ↗Source record

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  • Lab-certified results

    ETR Labs Basic Water Quality Test Kit

    ETR Laboratories

    50+ substances, including lead, copper, arsenic, nitrate, hardness and coliform bacteria

    • Analyzed by Environmental Testing and Research Laboratories (ETR Labs), Leominster, MA · ISO/IEC 17025:2017, ANAB certificate AT-2638
    • Turnaround: 2–4 business days after the lab receives it

    What it can't tell you: It does not test PFAS, and not every result on the panel falls under the lab's accredited scope.

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    Commercial

    Filters for the PFAS found in water from PLAINFIELD WATER WORKS

    ★ Best available: Aquasana Claryum 3-Stage Max Flow Under-Sink Filter (AQ-6300M), the best fit here; nothing in this group is certified yet.

    Filters for the PFAS found in water from PLAINFIELD WATER WORKS
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    ★ Best availableAquasana Claryum 3-Stage Max Flow Under-Sink Filter (AQ-6300M)Aquasana · It treats only the drinking water at its own faucet, not showers or the rest of the house.Not certified for Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)$$Check price at Aquasana
    Also goodAquasana Clean Water Machine Countertop Filter (AQ-CWM2)Aquasana · It treats only the water you pour through it, not the tap or the rest of the house.Not certified for Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)$$Check price at Aquasana
    Also goodSmartFlow® Reverse OsmosisAquasana · Treats only drinking water at its own faucet, not showers or the rest of the house.Not certified for Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)$$$Check price at Aquasana
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    Also goodiSpring RCC7AK Alkaline Reverse Osmosis SystemiSpring · It treats only the water from its own faucet and sends part of the water to the drain; the NSF listing for the plain RCC7AK covers dissolved solids, not lead or PFAS.Use code REFISPRING at checkout: 10% off your first iSpring order.Brand lab-tested for PFAS, not independently certified for Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)$$Check price at iSpring
    Also goodiSpring RO5004F Tankless Reverse Osmosis System with UViSpring · Its PFAS and lead reduction claims are iSpring's own, with no third-party certification named for this model, and it treats only the water at its own faucet.Use code REFISPRING at checkout: 10% off your first iSpring order.Brand lab-tested for PFAS, not independently certified for Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)

    ★ Best available: iSpring WGB32B-PFKS PFAS & Heavy Metals Whole House Filter, the best fit here; nothing in this group is certified yet.

    Filters for the PFAS found in water from PLAINFIELD WATER WORKS
    PickProductCertificationPriceLink
    ★ Best availableiSpring WGB32B-PFKS PFAS & Heavy Metals Whole House FilteriSpring · It does not reduce total dissolved solids or soften hard water, and its PFAS result comes from SGS lab testing rather than an NSF/ANSI certification.Use code REFISPRING at checkout: 10% off your first iSpring order.Brand lab-tested for PFAS, not independently certified for Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)$$$Check price at iSpring
    Also goodHealthShield™Aquasana · Does not soften water or remove hardness minerals, and it needs a 120V outlet for its performance indicator.Not certified for Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)$$$$Check price at Aquasana

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    Local help

    Think your plumbing may be adding lead?

    Call to be connected with a local plumbing provider about lead service lines, repiping or fixture replacement.

    Call a local plumber: (844) 976-3611
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    Also goodWaterdrop G3P600 Reverse Osmosis SystemWaterdrop · It treats only the drinking water at its own faucet, not the whole house, and its pump needs electrical power under the sink.Not certified for Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)$$$Check price at Waterdrop
    Also goodWaterdrop G3P800 Tankless Reverse Osmosis SystemWaterdrop · It treats only the water at its own faucet, not the whole house, and still sends about one gallon to the drain for every three gallons it purifies.Not certified for Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)$$$Check price at Waterdrop
    Also goodWaterdrop X12 Reverse Osmosis SystemWaterdrop · Its IAPMO NSF/ANSI 58 certification covers TDS reduction only, so its PFAS and lead claims rest on Waterdrop's own SGS lab testing.Brand lab-tested for PFAS, not independently certified for Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)$$$$Check price at Waterdrop