What was found in Rising Sun'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 | 4290 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: RISING SUN UTILITIES · 2,400 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 518.4 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: RISING SUN UTILITIES · 2,400 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 334.45 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: RISING SUN UTILITIES · 2,400 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 87 µg/L 4.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: RISING SUN UTILITIES · 2,400 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 7.945 µg/L 9.9% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: RISING SUN UTILITIES · 2,400 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.34 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: RISING SUN UTILITIES · 2,400 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 4.56 µg/L 7.6% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: RISING SUN UTILITIES · 2,400 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.2 pCi/L 8% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: RISING SUN UTILITIES · 2,400 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.1 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: RISING SUN UTILITIES · 2,400 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.3000 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: RISING SUN UTILITIES · 2,400 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0069 mg/L 46% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: RISING SUN UTILITIES · 2,400 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Rising Sun
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| RISING SUN UTILITIES | 2,400 |
Frequently asked questions about Rising Sun tap water
Is Rising Sun tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Rising Sun. 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 Rising Sun?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Rising Sun, Indiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Rising Sun's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Rising Sun include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, 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.