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Hammond, IN Water Quality Report
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-03-16
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-03-16
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ZIP Codes
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Water Systems
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ZIPs with Violations
Zone 1
Radon Risk (High)
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Hammond, Indiana, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 78,384 people.
1 of 1 ZIP code (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Water Sources
Hammond water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Hammond
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 2035 | Other | 6 | 1 |
| Contaminant 2037 | Other | 6 | 1 |
| Atrazine | Organic | 6 | 1 |
| Benzene | Organic | 6 | 1 |
| Contaminant 2051 | Other | 6 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46320 | — | 17 | 0 | HAMMOND WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT |
All ZIP Codes in Hammond
- 46320 — 17 violations
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.