The Town of Cedar Lake has published the 2025 Consumer Confidence Reports for both municipal water systems. Learn what’s in your drinking water and where to find the full reports.
We are pleased to announce that the Town of Cedar Lake has published the 2025 Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs) for both of its public water systems. These reports are now available on the Town Documents page.
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?
A Consumer Confidence Report — also called an Annual Drinking Water Quality Report — is a document that every community water system in the United States is required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide to its customers each year. The report covers the period of January 1 through December 31, 2025, and summarizes where your water comes from, what testing was performed, and the levels of any regulated contaminants detected.
The presence of a detected contaminant does not necessarily mean your water poses a health risk — federal and state standards set limits well below levels considered harmful. The CCR is designed to provide you with full transparency into your drinking water quality.
Cedar Lake’s Two Water Systems
Cedar Lake operates two separate public water systems, each with its own report:
- Cedar Lake Water Works (Public Water Supply ID: IN5245047) — serving the west side of the community
- Cedar Lake – Robins Nest (Public Water Supply ID: IN5245067) — serving the east side of the community
Both systems use groundwater as their source of drinking water.
Where to Find the Reports
Both reports are available on the Town Documents page. The reports have been published in an accessible web format in compliance with ADA Title II requirements.
A Note for Residents on Private Wells
Cedar Lake has a large number of residents who rely on private wells rather than the Town’s municipal water systems. If you are on a private well, this report does not apply to your water supply. Private wells are not regulated by the EPA or the Town — you are responsible for monitoring your own water quality.
The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) recommends that private well owners test their water at least once per year. Since many pollutants are colorless and odorless, the only way to know the quality of your drinking water is to collect a sample at your tap.
The IDOH Health Laboratories offer water test kits for bacteriology, nitrates, fluoride, lead, copper, and arsenic. For information on ordering a test kit or to find a certified lab near you, visit the IDOH Water Testing page or call the IDOH Laboratories at (317) 921-5874.
You may also visit the Indiana DNR Groundwater & Wells page for information on well records, licensed well drillers, and groundwater resources in your area.
Questions?
If you have questions about your drinking water or the information contained in these reports, contact the Cedar Lake Water Department at (219) 374-7000, Press 8 for Public Works.
For additional resources on drinking water quality, visit the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water information page or call the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791.