What was found in ZIP 47421
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 2900 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BEDFORD CITY UTILITIES · 14,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 3750 µg/L — SOUTH LAWRENCE UTILITIES · 6,395 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2900 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BEDFORD CITY UTILITIES · 14,000 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 900 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BEDFORD CITY UTILITIES · 14,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1084.9 µg/L — NORTH LAWRENCE WATER AUTHORITY · 11,625 people · 2018 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 214.49999999999946 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BEDFORD CITY UTILITIES · 14,000 people · 2017
Highest in the ZIP: 357.7999999999998 µg/L — NORTH LAWRENCE WATER AUTHORITY · 11,625 people · 2017 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 87.91999999999997 µg/L 110% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: BEDFORD CITY UTILITIES · 14,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 105.69999999999999 µg/L — NORTH LAWRENCE WATER AUTHORITY · 11,625 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 53.65 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BEDFORD CITY UTILITIES · 14,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 90 µg/L — SOUTH LAWRENCE UTILITIES · 6,395 people · 2018 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 74.64999999999999 µg/L 124% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: BEDFORD CITY UTILITIES · 14,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 77.59999999999997 µg/L — EAST LAWRENCE WATER AUTHORITY · 8,000 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 53.39999999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEDFORD CITY UTILITIES · 14,000 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 11.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEDFORD CITY UTILITIES · 14,000 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.8649999999999998 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BEDFORD CITY UTILITIES · 14,000 people · 2017
Highest in the ZIP: 7.35 µg/L — NORTH LAWRENCE WATER AUTHORITY · 11,625 people · 2017 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.291 pCi/L 15% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: BEDFORD CITY UTILITIES · 14,000 people · 2018
Highest in the ZIP: 5 pCi/L — SOUTH LAWRENCE UTILITIES · 6,395 people · 2018 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.01 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEDFORD CITY UTILITIES · 14,000 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 2.8149999999999995 µg/L 94% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: BEDFORD CITY UTILITIES · 14,000 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.3 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: BEDFORD CITY UTILITIES · 14,000 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.2 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: BEDFORD CITY UTILITIES · 14,000 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.2 pCi/L 24% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: BEDFORD CITY UTILITIES · 14,000 people · 2015 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 1.1 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: SOUTH LAWRENCE UTILITIES · 6,395 people · 2018 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 0.6000 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: NORTH LAWRENCE WATER AUTHORITY · 11,625 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Simazine | 0.4760 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Main supplier: BEDFORD CITY UTILITIES · 14,000 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 0.2950 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Main supplier: BEDFORD CITY UTILITIES · 14,000 people · 2018 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.1000 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: BEDFORD CITY UTILITIES · 14,000 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0015 mg/L 10% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BEDFORD CITY UTILITIES · 14,000 people · 2023
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0023 mg/L — NORTH LAWRENCE WATER AUTHORITY · 11,625 people · 2023 | 4/4 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 47421
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| BEDFORD CITY UTILITIES | IN | 14,000 |
| NORTH LAWRENCE WATER AUTHORITY | IN | 11,625 |
| EAST LAWRENCE WATER AUTHORITY | IN | 8,000 |
| SOUTH LAWRENCE UTILITIES | IN | 6,395 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 47421 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 47421 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 47421. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 47421?
4 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 47421. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 47421's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.