What was found in Warsaw'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 | 1490 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 6/10 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 1100 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 10/10 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1000 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 10/10 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 715 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 9/10 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 360 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 5/10 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 63.9 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/10 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 17.6 µg/L 176% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 8/10 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 14 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/10 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 13 µg/L 87% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 5/10 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 7.01 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 3/10 | SYR4 |
| Picloram | 6.5 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 500 µg/L | 1/10 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 6.16 pCi/L 41% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 6/10 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Adipate | 4.9 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 400 µg/L | 1/10 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 4 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 2/10 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.67 pCi/L 33% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 2/10 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.5115 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 2/10 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0052 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/10 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0051 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/10 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0031 mg/L 21% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 10/10 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Warsaw
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - WARSAW | 13,835 |
| MECKS WHISPERING PINES II LLC | 598 |
| GREEN ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK | 500 |
| HIDEAWAY HILLS | 470 |
| WESTHAVEN MHP LLC | 417 |
| SUBURBAN ACRES MHP | 333 |
| LAKE ESTATES MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY | 192 |
| NEIGHBORS OF TIMBERCREEK | 110 |
| COUNTRY CLUB CROSSING | 44 |
| WINDSTAR PARK INC. | 44 |
Frequently asked questions about Warsaw tap water
Is Warsaw tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Warsaw. 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 Warsaw?
10 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Warsaw, Indiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Warsaw's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Warsaw include Nitrate, Barium, Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite. 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.