What was found in Frankton'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 | 892.5 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKTON WATER WORKS · 1,800 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 338 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKTON WATER WORKS · 1,800 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 278 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKTON WATER WORKS · 1,800 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 36.08 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKTON WATER WORKS · 1,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 13.22 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKTON WATER WORKS · 1,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 6 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKTON WATER WORKS · 1,800 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKTON WATER WORKS · 1,800 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.2 pCi/L 21% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: FRANKTON WATER WORKS · 1,800 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.4100 pCi/L 8.2% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: FRANKTON WATER WORKS · 1,800 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0107 mg/L 71% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FRANKTON WATER WORKS · 1,800 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Frankton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FRANKTON WATER WORKS | 1,800 |
Frequently asked questions about Frankton tap water
Is Frankton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Frankton. 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 Frankton?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Frankton, Indiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Frankton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Frankton 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.