What was found in Farmland'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 | 1453 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: FARMLAND MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,301 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 210 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FARMLAND MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,301 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 177.5 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: FARMLAND MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,301 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 99 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: FARMLAND MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,301 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 33.45 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: FARMLAND MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,301 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 31.66 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: FARMLAND MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,301 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 9 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: FARMLAND MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,301 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.425 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: FARMLAND MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,301 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.98 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: FARMLAND MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,301 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.08 pCi/L 14% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: FARMLAND MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,301 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: FARMLAND MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,301 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0180 mg/L 120% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FARMLAND MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,301 people · 2005 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Farmland
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FARMLAND MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS | 1,301 |
Frequently asked questions about Farmland tap water
Is Farmland tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Farmland. 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 Farmland?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Farmland, Indiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Farmland's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Farmland include Fluoride, Nitrate, Copper, Barium, 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.