What was found in Greencastle'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 1700 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1380 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1300 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 134 µg/L 168% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 84 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 31 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 9 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.8 µg/L 5.6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.7 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.7000 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.7000 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.6450 pCi/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.5000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0070 mg/L 47% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 5/5 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Greencastle
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| GREENCASTLE DEPARTMENT OF WATER | 12,699 |
| PUTNAMVILLE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY | 2,505 |
| SOUTH 43 WATER ASSOCIATION, INC. | 1,431 |
| TOWN OF FILLMORE UTILITIES | 510 |
| BIG WALNUT WATER COMPANY | 500 |
Frequently asked questions about Greencastle tap water
Is Greencastle tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Greencastle. 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 Greencastle?
5 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Greencastle, Indiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Greencastle's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Greencastle include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, 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.