What was found in Muncie's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 2920 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2920 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1023 µg/L 79% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 850 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 370 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 104.3 µg/L 130% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 59.4 µg/L 99% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 25.3 µg/L 253% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 12.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 7.9 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 6 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 4.7 µg/L 157% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 3 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.37 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2 pCi/L 13% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.6 µg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.34 pCi/L 27% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Simazine | 0.3900 µg/L 9.8% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 0.3000 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Picloram | 0.2000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 500 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Endrin | 0.0200 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0021 mg/L 14% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 5/6 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Muncie
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - MUNCIE | 74,030 |
| COUNTRYVIEW FARMS | 290 |
| COUNTRY ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK | 150 |
| DELAWARE ACRES MHC | 126 |
| AMERICAN MOBILE HOME PARK | 65 |
| BIG OAKS CAMPGROUND | 37 |
Frequently asked questions about Muncie tap water
Is Muncie tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Muncie. 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 Muncie?
6 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Muncie, Indiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Muncie's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Muncie include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, Barium. The full list, with the highest level found 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.