What was found in Tell City'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 | 2310 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TELL CITY WATER DEPARTMENT · 9,315 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 775.6 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: TELL CITY WATER DEPARTMENT · 9,315 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 216.85 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: TELL CITY WATER DEPARTMENT · 9,315 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 363.25 µg/L — AND-TRO WATER AUTHORITY - DISTRICT 2 · 1,798 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 73.7 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: TELL CITY WATER DEPARTMENT · 9,315 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 39.1 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: TELL CITY WATER DEPARTMENT · 9,315 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 69.1 µg/L — AND-TRO WATER AUTHORITY - DISTRICT 2 · 1,798 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 12.08 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: TELL CITY WATER DEPARTMENT · 9,315 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 53.415 µg/L — AND-TRO WATER AUTHORITY - DISTRICT 2 · 1,798 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.535 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TELL CITY WATER DEPARTMENT · 9,315 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.65 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: TELL CITY WATER DEPARTMENT · 9,315 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.97 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TELL CITY WATER DEPARTMENT · 9,315 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.37 pCi/L 9.1% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: TELL CITY WATER DEPARTMENT · 9,315 people · 2016 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.295 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TELL CITY WATER DEPARTMENT · 9,315 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.7955 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TELL CITY WATER DEPARTMENT · 9,315 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0043 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TELL CITY WATER DEPARTMENT · 9,315 people · 2023 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0011 mg/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TELL CITY WATER DEPARTMENT · 9,315 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 0.0012 mg/L — AND-TRO WATER AUTHORITY - DISTRICT 2 · 1,798 people · 2024 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Tell City
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TELL CITY WATER DEPARTMENT | 9,315 |
| AND-TRO WATER AUTHORITY - DISTRICT 1 | 2,833 |
| AND-TRO WATER AUTHORITY - DISTRICT 2 | 1,798 |
Frequently asked questions about Tell City tap water
Is Tell City tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Tell City. 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 Tell City?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Tell City, Indiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Tell City's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Tell City 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.