What was found in Converse'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 | 1180 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CONVERSE WATER WORKS · 1,265 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 157.1 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CONVERSE WATER WORKS · 1,265 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 129.5 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CONVERSE WATER WORKS · 1,265 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 120 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CONVERSE WATER WORKS · 1,265 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 104 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CONVERSE WATER WORKS · 1,265 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 19.43 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CONVERSE WATER WORKS · 1,265 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 6.265 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CONVERSE WATER WORKS · 1,265 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.95 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CONVERSE WATER WORKS · 1,265 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 2.7 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CONVERSE WATER WORKS · 1,265 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.5 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: CONVERSE WATER WORKS · 1,265 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.7000 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: CONVERSE WATER WORKS · 1,265 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.4810 pCi/L 3.2% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: CONVERSE WATER WORKS · 1,265 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0065 mg/L 43% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CONVERSE WATER WORKS · 1,265 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Converse
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CONVERSE WATER WORKS | 1,265 |
Frequently asked questions about Converse tap water
Is Converse tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Converse. 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 Converse?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Converse, Indiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Converse's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Converse include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Barium. 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.