What was found in Danville'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 2820 µg/L 217% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 2110 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1850 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 1800 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 910 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 36.8 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 23.1 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.9 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.5 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.1000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0038 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0030 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0023 mg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Danville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| DANVILLE WATER WORKS | 10,500 |
Frequently asked questions about Danville tap water
Is Danville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Danville. 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 Danville?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Danville, Indiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Danville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Danville include Copper, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, 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.