What was found in Nineveh'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 | 2200 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1500 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 560 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 300 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 78 µg/L 3.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 28 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 26.6 µg/L 177% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 14.8 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.4 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.5770 pCi/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0023 mg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Nineveh
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PRINCES LAKE WATER DEPARTMENT | 4,095 |
| CORDRY SWEETWATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT | 3,425 |
Frequently asked questions about Nineveh tap water
Is Nineveh tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Nineveh. 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 Nineveh?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Nineveh, Indiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Nineveh's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Nineveh 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.