What was found in Elizabeth'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 | 2110 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF ELIZABETH · 4,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 972.95 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF ELIZABETH · 4,450 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 243.20000000000002 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF ELIZABETH · 4,450 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 16.235 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF ELIZABETH · 4,450 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 13.599999999999998 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF ELIZABETH · 4,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 10.114999999999995 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF ELIZABETH · 4,450 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 5.4 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF ELIZABETH · 4,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.6950 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF ELIZABETH · 4,450 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.6000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF ELIZABETH · 4,450 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0016 mg/L 10% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF ELIZABETH · 4,450 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Elizabeth
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TOWN OF ELIZABETH | 4,450 |
Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth tap water
Is Elizabeth tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Elizabeth. 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 Elizabeth?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Elizabeth, Indiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Elizabeth's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Elizabeth include Nitrate, Fluoride, 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.