What was found in Ireland'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 392.799999999997 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: IRELAND UTILITIES, INC. · 4,395 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 68.65 µg/L 86% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: IRELAND UTILITIES, INC. · 4,395 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 62.15 µg/L 104% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: IRELAND UTILITIES, INC. · 4,395 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.87 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: IRELAND UTILITIES, INC. · 4,395 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0079 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IRELAND UTILITIES, INC. · 4,395 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: IRELAND UTILITIES, INC. · 4,395 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Ireland
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| IRELAND UTILITIES, INC. | 4,395 |
Frequently asked questions about Ireland tap water
Is Ireland tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 6 contaminants in the water serving Ireland. 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 Ireland?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Ireland, Indiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Ireland's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Ireland include Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead, Pfba. 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.