What was found in Camden'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1980 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CAMDEN WATER UTILITY · 611 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 670 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CAMDEN WATER UTILITY · 611 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 258 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CAMDEN WATER UTILITY · 611 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 32.05 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CAMDEN WATER UTILITY · 611 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 18.25 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CAMDEN WATER UTILITY · 611 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.68 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CAMDEN WATER UTILITY · 611 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 5.06 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CAMDEN WATER UTILITY · 611 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CAMDEN WATER UTILITY · 611 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.39 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: CAMDEN WATER UTILITY · 611 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CAMDEN WATER UTILITY · 611 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0051 mg/L 34% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CAMDEN WATER UTILITY · 611 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Camden
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CAMDEN WATER UTILITY | 611 |
Frequently asked questions about Camden tap water
Is Camden tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Camden. 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 Camden?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Camden, Indiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Camden's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Camden include Fluoride, Copper, Barium, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.