What was found in Silver Lake'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | 4600 µg/L 230% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1400 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 350 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 272 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 34.2 µg/L 228% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.5 pCi/L 23% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2.3 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 1.8 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.8000 µg/L 8% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0011 mg/L 7.6% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Silver Lake
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SILVER LAKE WATER WORKS | 1,030 |
Frequently asked questions about Silver Lake tap water
Is Silver Lake tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Silver Lake. 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 Silver Lake?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Silver Lake, Indiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Silver Lake's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Silver Lake include Barium, Fluoride, Nitrate, Copper, Lead. 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.