What was found in Lebanon'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 | 1288.9999999999998 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: LEBANON UTILITIES · 16,840 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1281.5 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: LEBANON UTILITIES · 16,840 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1167.9999999999995 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: LEBANON UTILITIES · 16,840 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 992 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: LEBANON UTILITIES · 16,840 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 365.5 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: LEBANON UTILITIES · 16,840 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 53.58 µg/L 89% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: LEBANON UTILITIES · 16,840 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 36.61999999999995 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: LEBANON UTILITIES · 16,840 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 11.76 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LEBANON UTILITIES · 16,840 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 10.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LEBANON UTILITIES · 16,840 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 6.425 pCi/L 43% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: LEBANON UTILITIES · 16,840 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.004999999999997 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: LEBANON UTILITIES · 16,840 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 4.375 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: LEBANON UTILITIES · 16,840 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LEBANON UTILITIES · 16,840 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.6850 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: LEBANON UTILITIES · 16,840 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LEBANON UTILITIES · 16,840 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Lebanon
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LEBANON UTILITIES | 16,840 |
Frequently asked questions about Lebanon tap water
Is Lebanon tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Lebanon. 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 Lebanon?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Lebanon, Indiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Lebanon's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Lebanon include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, Barium. 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.