What was found in Newburgh'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 | 498.65 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - NEWBURGH · 22,215 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 859.75 µg/L — INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - YANKEETOWN · 1,838 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 715 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - NEWBURGH · 22,215 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 602 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - NEWBURGH · 22,215 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 712 µg/L — CHANDLER WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT · 20,120 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 590 µg/L 5.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - NEWBURGH · 22,215 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 56.875 µg/L 71% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - NEWBURGH · 22,215 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 19.92 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - NEWBURGH · 22,215 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - NEWBURGH · 22,215 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 11.88 µg/L — CHANDLER WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT · 20,120 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.42 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: CHANDLER WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT · 20,120 people · 2014 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.375 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: CHANDLER WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT · 20,120 people · 2014 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.975 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: CHANDLER WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT · 20,120 people · 2014 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: CHANDLER WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT · 20,120 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.8000 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: CHANDLER WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT · 20,120 people · 2014 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.6200 pCi/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: CHANDLER WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT · 20,120 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Diquat | 0.5000 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 20 µg/L Main supplier: INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - NEWBURGH · 22,215 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0030 mg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - NEWBURGH · 22,215 people · 2023 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Newburgh
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - NEWBURGH | 22,215 |
| CHANDLER WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT | 20,120 |
| INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - YANKEETOWN | 1,838 |
Frequently asked questions about Newburgh tap water
Is Newburgh tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Newburgh. 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 Newburgh?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Newburgh, Indiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Newburgh's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Newburgh include Copper, Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.