What was found in Batesville's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 913.3499999999999 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BATESVILLE WATER UTILITY · 7,323 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 389 µg/L 3.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BATESVILLE WATER UTILITY · 7,323 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 177.75000000000023 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BATESVILLE WATER UTILITY · 7,323 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 174 µg/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BATESVILLE WATER UTILITY · 7,323 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 51.55 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BATESVILLE WATER UTILITY · 7,323 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 42.699999999999996 µg/L 71% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BATESVILLE WATER UTILITY · 7,323 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 11.97 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BATESVILLE WATER UTILITY · 7,323 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 6.1 pCi/L 41% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: BATESVILLE WATER UTILITY · 7,323 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.664999999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BATESVILLE WATER UTILITY · 7,323 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.7 µg/L 5.4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: BATESVILLE WATER UTILITY · 7,323 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1.49 µg/L 9.9% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BATESVILLE WATER UTILITY · 7,323 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.185 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: BATESVILLE WATER UTILITY · 7,323 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.9600 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: BATESVILLE WATER UTILITY · 7,323 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.7950 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BATESVILLE WATER UTILITY · 7,323 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0066 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BATESVILLE WATER UTILITY · 7,323 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0013 mg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BATESVILLE WATER UTILITY · 7,323 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Batesville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BATESVILLE WATER UTILITY | 7,323 |
Frequently asked questions about Batesville tap water
Is Batesville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Batesville. 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 Batesville?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Batesville, Indiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Batesville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Batesville include Fluoride, Nitrate, Copper, Barium, TTHM. The full list, with the level at the main supplier 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.