What was found in Huntingburg'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 | 1010 µg/L 78% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 707 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 591 µg/L 5.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 591 µg/L 5.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 185 µg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 161.9 µg/L 270% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 102.8 µg/L 129% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 30.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 24 µg/L 160% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.4 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.2 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.4 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.9000 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Methoxychlor | 0.6500 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 40 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.5000 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.5000 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.4000 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0114 mg/L 76% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Huntingburg
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HUNTINGBURG MUNICIPAL WATER | 6,526 |
| DUFF WATER CORPORATION | 825 |
Frequently asked questions about Huntingburg tap water
Is Huntingburg tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Huntingburg. 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 Huntingburg?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Huntingburg, Indiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Huntingburg's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Huntingburg include Copper, Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.