What was found in Palmyra'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 | 533.9999999999998 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PALMYRA WATER WORKS · 4,425 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 45.95499999999999 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: PALMYRA WATER WORKS · 4,425 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 14.460000000000015 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: PALMYRA WATER WORKS · 4,425 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.199999999999999 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: PALMYRA WATER WORKS · 4,425 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0065 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PALMYRA WATER WORKS · 4,425 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PALMYRA WATER WORKS · 4,425 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Palmyra
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PALMYRA WATER WORKS | 4,425 |
Frequently asked questions about Palmyra tap water
Is Palmyra tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 6 contaminants in the water serving Palmyra. 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 Palmyra?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Palmyra, Indiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Palmyra's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Palmyra include Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead, PFOA. 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.