What was found in Crown Point'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 | 1200 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 424 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 320 µg/L 3.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 220 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 130 µg/L 867% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 64 µg/L 3.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 33.4 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 30.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 20.2 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 17 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 5.38 pCi/L 36% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.8000 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0023 mg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Crown Point
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CROWN POINT WATER WORKS | 30,000 |
| CUII - TWIN LAKES | 8,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Crown Point tap water
Is Crown Point tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Crown Point. 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 Crown Point?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Crown Point, Indiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Crown Point's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Crown Point include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Lead. 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.