What was found in Donaldson'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 3134 µg/L 241% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ANCILLA DOMINI (CONVENT) · 680 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 827.75 µg/L 5518% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: ANCILLA DOMINI (CONVENT) · 680 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 123.885 µg/L 6.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: ANCILLA DOMINI (CONVENT) · 680 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 100 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ANCILLA DOMINI (CONVENT) · 680 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 10.43 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ANCILLA DOMINI (CONVENT) · 680 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 4.365 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ANCILLA DOMINI (CONVENT) · 680 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 4.135 µg/L 6.9% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ANCILLA DOMINI (CONVENT) · 680 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 3.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ANCILLA DOMINI (CONVENT) · 680 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.1 pCi/L 21% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: ANCILLA DOMINI (CONVENT) · 680 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.025 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ANCILLA DOMINI (CONVENT) · 680 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.6 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: ANCILLA DOMINI (CONVENT) · 680 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ANCILLA DOMINI (CONVENT) · 680 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.8 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: ANCILLA DOMINI (CONVENT) · 680 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 1 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: ANCILLA DOMINI (CONVENT) · 680 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.5000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ANCILLA DOMINI (CONVENT) · 680 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.4619 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: ANCILLA DOMINI (CONVENT) · 680 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0055 mg/L 37% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ANCILLA DOMINI (CONVENT) · 680 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Donaldson
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ANCILLA DOMINI (CONVENT) | 680 |
Frequently asked questions about Donaldson tap water
Is Donaldson tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Donaldson. 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 Donaldson?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Donaldson, Indiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Donaldson's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Donaldson include Copper, Lead, Barium, Fluoride, TTHM. 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.