What was found in Napoleon'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 | 353.15000000000003 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: NAPOLEON COMMUNITY RURAL WATER CORP. · 5,564 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 83.855 µg/L 105% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: NAPOLEON COMMUNITY RURAL WATER CORP. · 5,564 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 83.595 µg/L 139% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: NAPOLEON COMMUNITY RURAL WATER CORP. · 5,564 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.339999999999999 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: NAPOLEON COMMUNITY RURAL WATER CORP. · 5,564 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0054 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NAPOLEON COMMUNITY RURAL WATER CORP. · 5,564 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0015 mg/L 9.8% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NAPOLEON COMMUNITY RURAL WATER CORP. · 5,564 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Napoleon
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NAPOLEON COMMUNITY RURAL WATER CORP. | 5,564 |
Frequently asked questions about Napoleon tap water
Is Napoleon tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 6 contaminants in the water serving Napoleon. 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 Napoleon?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Napoleon, Indiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Napoleon's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Napoleon include Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead, PFBS. 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.