What was found in Morocco'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 | 1627.5 µg/L 125% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MOROCCO WATER DEPARTMENT · 1,200 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 490.95 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MOROCCO WATER DEPARTMENT · 1,200 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 120 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MOROCCO WATER DEPARTMENT · 1,200 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 93.65 µg/L 117% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: MOROCCO WATER DEPARTMENT · 1,200 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 91.1 µg/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MOROCCO WATER DEPARTMENT · 1,200 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 40.3 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MOROCCO WATER DEPARTMENT · 1,200 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 18.66 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOROCCO WATER DEPARTMENT · 1,200 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 10.47 µg/L 175% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 6 µg/L Main supplier: MOROCCO WATER DEPARTMENT · 1,200 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.84 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOROCCO WATER DEPARTMENT · 1,200 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.2 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MOROCCO WATER DEPARTMENT · 1,200 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4.32 µg/L — NEWTON CO. REGIONAL WATER & SEWER · 130 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.39 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MOROCCO WATER DEPARTMENT · 1,200 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.7000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOROCCO WATER DEPARTMENT · 1,200 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.6600 pCi/L 13% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: MOROCCO WATER DEPARTMENT · 1,200 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.3000 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: MOROCCO WATER DEPARTMENT · 1,200 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MOROCCO WATER DEPARTMENT · 1,200 people · 2002 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Morocco
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MOROCCO WATER DEPARTMENT | 1,200 |
| NEWTON CO. REGIONAL WATER & SEWER | 130 |
Frequently asked questions about Morocco tap water
Is Morocco tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Morocco. 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 Morocco?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Morocco, Indiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Morocco's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Morocco include Copper, Fluoride, Nitrate, TTHM, 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.