How would IDEM classify a community with 1,500 people that uses two wells for a 25,000-gallon standpipe?

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) classifies community water systems based on the size of the population served and the technical characteristics of the water system. In this case, the classification of a community system with a population of 1,500 and the use of wells to supply a 25,000-gallon standpipe would likely fall under the "DSS" classification, which stands for "Distribution System Only".

This classification applies to systems that serve fewer than 3,300 people and primarily rely on a distribution system to deliver water to users without complex treatment processes typically seen in larger systems. The specifics of using two wells in a community context indicate that the system is managing distributed resources rather than complex water treatment facilities. Thus, this classification is appropriate for recognizing systems that are simpler in design yet still provide essential water services to their populations.

Other classifications, such as DSM or DSL, are reserved for systems with different characteristics or larger populations, and WT-6 typically pertains to systems with a different operational framework, such as those that require a more significant level of treatment or management. Therefore, the DSS classification accurately reflects the nature of this community water system.