What was found in Jasper'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 | 3300 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: JASPER MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY · 17,440 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1550 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: JASPER MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY · 17,440 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1000 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: JASPER MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY · 17,440 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 133.49999999999991 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: JASPER MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY · 17,440 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 110.955 µg/L 139% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: JASPER MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY · 17,440 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 80.35999999999984 µg/L 134% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: JASPER MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY · 17,440 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 29.249999999999996 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: JASPER MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY · 17,440 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 21 µg/L 140% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: JASPER MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY · 17,440 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.7 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JASPER MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY · 17,440 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.9800 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: JASPER MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY · 17,440 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.5920 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: JASPER MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY · 17,440 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) | 0.1400 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 0.5000 µg/L Main supplier: JASPER MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY · 17,440 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0052 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JASPER MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY · 17,440 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.00095 mg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: JASPER MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY · 17,440 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Jasper
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| JASPER MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY | 17,440 |
Frequently asked questions about Jasper tap water
Is Jasper tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Jasper. 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 Jasper?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Jasper, Indiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Jasper's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Jasper include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, 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.