Thorntown Utilities

Thorntown, IN
IN5206005
People Served
1.6K
Water Source
Groundwater
Counties
Boone County
Data from
2023
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Contaminants Exceeding Limits

The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the last year.

  • HA

    Haloacetic Acids

    Haloacetic acids are byproducts formed when chlorine disinfectants react with organic matter in water. They are regulated contaminants linked to increased cancer risk.

    61.500 ppb
    EPA limit 60.000 ppb
  • TR

    Trihalomethanes

    Trihalomethanes are chemical byproducts formed when chlorine used to disinfect water reacts with organic matter. They are common in chlorinated water and may increase cancer risk.

    83.000 ppb
    EPA limit 80.000 ppb

Other Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the last year.

Barium

Avg:0.274 ppm
Limit:2.000 ppm

Combined Radium (-226 & -228)

Avg:1.030 pci/l
Limit:5.000 pci/l

Fluoride

Avg:0.382 ppm
Limit:4.000 ppm

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon & U

Avg:1.650 pci/l
Limit:-

Gross Beta Particle Activity

Avg:1.410 pci/l
Limit:50.000 pci/l

Contaminants tested