What was found in Middletown'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 979.7 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MIDDLETOWN WATER UTILITY · 2,050 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 960 µg/L 9.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MIDDLETOWN WATER UTILITY · 2,050 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 900 µg/L 450% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 200 µg/L Main supplier: MIDDLETOWN WATER UTILITY · 2,050 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 348.3 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MIDDLETOWN WATER UTILITY · 2,050 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 101 µg/L 7.8% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MIDDLETOWN WATER UTILITY · 2,050 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 31.24 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MIDDLETOWN WATER UTILITY · 2,050 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 13.88 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MIDDLETOWN WATER UTILITY · 2,050 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.155 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MIDDLETOWN WATER UTILITY · 2,050 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.6600 pCi/L 4.4% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: MIDDLETOWN WATER UTILITY · 2,050 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0047 mg/L 31% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MIDDLETOWN WATER UTILITY · 2,050 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Middletown
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MIDDLETOWN WATER UTILITY | 2,050 |
Frequently asked questions about Middletown tap water
Is Middletown tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Middletown. 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 Middletown?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Middletown, Indiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Middletown's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Middletown include Fluoride, Nitrate, Cyanide, Barium, Copper. 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.