What was found in Greenwood'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 856 µg/L 8.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - JOHNSON COUNTY · 86,813 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 788 µg/L 7.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - JOHNSON COUNTY · 86,813 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 772 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - JOHNSON COUNTY · 86,813 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 614.3 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - JOHNSON COUNTY · 86,813 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 355 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - JOHNSON COUNTY · 86,813 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 21.83 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - JOHNSON COUNTY · 86,813 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 10 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - JOHNSON COUNTY · 86,813 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 9.32 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - JOHNSON COUNTY · 86,813 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.3 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - JOHNSON COUNTY · 86,813 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.289 pCi/L 22% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - JOHNSON COUNTY · 86,813 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0049 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - JOHNSON COUNTY · 86,813 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0045 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - JOHNSON COUNTY · 86,813 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - JOHNSON COUNTY · 86,813 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Greenwood
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - JOHNSON COUNTY | 86,813 |
Frequently asked questions about Greenwood tap water
Is Greenwood tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Greenwood. 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 Greenwood?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Greenwood, Indiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Greenwood's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Greenwood include Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, 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.