Peru Water Department

Peru, IN
IN5252016
People Served
11.4K
Water Source
Groundwater
Counties
Miami 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.

  • LE

    Lead

    Lead is a toxic metal that can leach into water from old pipes and plumbing fixtures. It harms brain development in children and has no safe exposure level.

    19.000 ppb
    EPA limit 15.000 ppb

Other Contaminants Detected

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

Barium

Avg:0.110 ppm
Limit:2.000 ppm

Combined Chlorine

Avg:1.000 ppm
Limit:-

Copper

Avg:0.164 ppm
Limit:1.300 ppm

Fluoride

Avg:0.729 ppm
Limit:4.000 ppm

Haloacetic Acids

Avg:10.000 ppb
Limit:60.000 ppb

Nitrate

Avg:0.561 ppm
Limit:10.000 ppm
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