What was found in Zionsville'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 927 µg/L 71% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 770 µg/L 7.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 722 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 320 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 128.8 µg/L 215% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 122 µg/L 153% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 9.24 pCi/L 62% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 5.6 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0056 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0050 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0046 mg/L 31% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | LCR |
| Pfhxa | 0.0040 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Zionsville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITIZENS WATER - WHITESTOWN | 5,880 |
| PINE RIDGE | 135 |
| ZIONSVILLE MHP TRUST | 57 |
Frequently asked questions about Zionsville tap water
Is Zionsville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Zionsville. 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 Zionsville?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Zionsville, Indiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Zionsville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Zionsville include Copper, Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.