What was found in Lynn'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 | 1199 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: LYNN WATER COMPANY · 1,097 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 430.8 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: LYNN WATER COMPANY · 1,097 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 171 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: LYNN WATER COMPANY · 1,097 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 30.35 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: LYNN WATER COMPANY · 1,097 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 21.68 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: LYNN WATER COMPANY · 1,097 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 6.8 µg/L 6.8% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: LYNN WATER COMPANY · 1,097 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 6.44 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: LYNN WATER COMPANY · 1,097 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.1 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: LYNN WATER COMPANY · 1,097 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 1.9 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LYNN WATER COMPANY · 1,097 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.6 pCi/L 11% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: LYNN WATER COMPANY · 1,097 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0137 mg/L 91% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LYNN WATER COMPANY · 1,097 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Lynn
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LYNN WATER COMPANY | 1,097 |
Frequently asked questions about Lynn tap water
Is Lynn tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Lynn. 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 Lynn?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Lynn, Indiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Lynn's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Lynn include Fluoride, Barium, Copper, 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.