Miami County Water Quality

Miami County, Indiana has a water quality grade of F with a score of 23.5/100, based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System data. The county has 17 health-based drinking water violations on record.

Miami County has 17 health-based drinking water violations recorded by the EPA. Health-based violations indicate instances where contaminant levels exceeded EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs). Violations may have been resolved — check with your local water utility for current status.

Miami County's water quality score of 23.5/100 is lower than the Indiana state average of 52.5. The average water quality grade across Indiana is D, based on data from 92 counties with available water quality data.

Based on EPA data, Miami County has a water quality grade of F (23.5/100). This indicates below-average water quality with significant compliance issues. Residents may want to consider home water filtration. For the most up-to-date information, contact your local water utility or review your Consumer Confidence Report (CCR).

Miami County has 17 health-based drinking water violations on record from the EPA SDWIS database. A higher violation count can result from aging infrastructure, underfunded water utilities, agricultural runoff contamination, or industrial pollution. Counties with more water systems may also see more violations simply due to scale. Residents concerned about water quality should consider independent water testing and home filtration systems.

Miami County ranks #80 out of 92 counties in Indiana by water quality score (1 = best). With a score of 23.5/100, it falls in the bottom third of counties statewide. Rankings are based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) data including health-based violations and compliance records.