What was found in Wingate'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 | 380 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WINGATE WATER WORKS · 299 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 342.05 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WINGATE WATER WORKS · 299 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 300 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WINGATE WATER WORKS · 299 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 139.2 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WINGATE WATER WORKS · 299 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 11.96 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WINGATE WATER WORKS · 299 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 11.04 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WINGATE WATER WORKS · 299 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 6.75 µg/L 68% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: WINGATE WATER WORKS · 299 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0200 mg/L 133% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WINGATE WATER WORKS · 299 people · 2008 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Wingate
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WINGATE WATER WORKS | 299 |
Frequently asked questions about Wingate tap water
Is Wingate tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 8 contaminants in the water serving Wingate. 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 Wingate?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Wingate, Indiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Wingate's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Wingate include Nitrate, Barium, Fluoride, Copper, 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.