What was found in Corydon'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 5440 µg/L 54% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTH HARRISON WATER CORPORATION · 9,057 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1193.5 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTH HARRISON WATER CORPORATION · 9,057 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 102.65000000000002 µg/L 7.9% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTH HARRISON WATER CORPORATION · 9,057 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 202.60000000000008 µg/L — CORYDON WATER WORKS · 5,716 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 51.99999999999999 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTH HARRISON WATER CORPORATION · 9,057 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 14.9 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTH HARRISON WATER CORPORATION · 9,057 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 41.379999999999995 µg/L — CORYDON WATER WORKS · 5,716 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 16.799999999999997 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTH HARRISON WATER CORPORATION · 9,057 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.8899999999999997 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTH HARRISON WATER CORPORATION · 9,057 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 7.1450000000000005 µg/L — CORYDON WATER WORKS · 5,716 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 5.9 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: CORYDON WATER WORKS · 5,716 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.68 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: CORYDON WATER WORKS · 5,716 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.49 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: CORYDON WATER WORKS · 5,716 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.28 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: CORYDON WATER WORKS · 5,716 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.6000 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: CORYDON WATER WORKS · 5,716 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0014 mg/L 9.1% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SOUTH HARRISON WATER CORPORATION · 9,057 people · 2023 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Corydon
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SOUTH HARRISON WATER CORPORATION | 9,057 |
| CORYDON WATER WORKS | 5,716 |
Frequently asked questions about Corydon tap water
Is Corydon tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Corydon. 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 Corydon?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Corydon, Indiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Corydon's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Corydon include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, Barium. 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.