What was found in Andrews's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 500 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 351 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 350 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 232 µg/L 290% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 154 µg/L 7.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 120 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 38 µg/L 54% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 20.1 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.8 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 0.7000 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0082 mg/L 55% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Andrews
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ANDREWS WATER DEPARTMENT | 1,149 |
Frequently asked questions about Andrews tap water
Is Andrews tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Andrews. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Andrews?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Andrews, Indiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Andrews's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Andrews include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, TTHM, Barium. The full list, with the highest level found and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.