What was found in Warren'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 | 3350 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WARREN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,237 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 358 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WARREN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,237 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 1161 µg/L — HERITAGE POINTE · 451 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 175.5 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WARREN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,237 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 912 µg/L — HERITAGE POINTE · 451 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 69 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WARREN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,237 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 119 µg/L — HERITAGE POINTE · 451 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 46.8 µg/L 59% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WARREN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,237 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 20.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WARREN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,237 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 16.36 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WARREN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,237 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 13.42 µg/L 89% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WARREN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,237 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 10 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: HERITAGE POINTE · 451 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.8 pCi/L 19% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: HERITAGE POINTE · 451 people · 2014 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.9843 µg/L 6.6% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: WARREN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,237 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0058 mg/L 39% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WARREN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,237 people · 2023 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Warren
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WARREN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS | 1,237 |
| HERITAGE POINTE | 451 |
Frequently asked questions about Warren tap water
Is Warren tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Warren. 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 Warren?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Warren, Indiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Warren's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Warren 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.