What was found in Indian Head'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 | 1277.78 µg/L 98% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: INDIAN CREEK VALLEY WATER AUTH · 7,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 1214 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: INDIAN CREEK VALLEY WATER AUTH · 7,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 240.95 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: INDIAN CREEK VALLEY WATER AUTH · 7,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 23.965 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: INDIAN CREEK VALLEY WATER AUTH · 7,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 18.2 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: INDIAN CREEK VALLEY WATER AUTH · 7,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 17.66 µg/L 118% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: INDIAN CREEK VALLEY WATER AUTH · 7,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 16.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: INDIAN CREEK VALLEY WATER AUTH · 7,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 13.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: INDIAN CREEK VALLEY WATER AUTH · 7,000 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.916 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: INDIAN CREEK VALLEY WATER AUTH · 7,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: INDIAN CREEK VALLEY WATER AUTH · 7,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 5.045 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: INDIAN CREEK VALLEY WATER AUTH · 7,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.775 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: INDIAN CREEK VALLEY WATER AUTH · 7,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 3.7 µg/L 62% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: INDIAN CREEK VALLEY WATER AUTH · 7,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: INDIAN CREEK VALLEY WATER AUTH · 7,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: INDIAN CREEK VALLEY WATER AUTH · 7,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 2 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: INDIAN CREEK VALLEY WATER AUTH · 7,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: INDIAN CREEK VALLEY WATER AUTH · 7,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: INDIAN CREEK VALLEY WATER AUTH · 7,000 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Indian Head
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| INDIAN CREEK VALLEY WATER AUTH | 7,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Indian Head tap water
Is Indian Head tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Indian Head. 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 Indian Head?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Indian Head, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Indian Head's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Indian Head include Copper, Nitrate, Barium, TTHM, 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.