Purdue Univ. Waterworks (IN) Water Quality

Purdue Univ. Waterworks is a large public water system in EPA region 5 that provides tap water for the 47906, 47907 zip codes. It has 13 facilities where the water supply was tested for 75 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 2.454 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 288 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Purdue Univ. Waterworks water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (12)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (12)

1,3-butadiene (12)

1,4-dioxane (12)

1-butanol (12)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (12)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (12)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (12)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (12)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (2)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (2)

2-methoxyethanol (12)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (12)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (2)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (12)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (12)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (10)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (12)

bromomethane (12)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (12)

chlorate (14)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (12)

chloromethane (12)

chlorpyrifos (10)

chromium (14)

chromium-6 (14)

cobalt (14)

dimethipin (10)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (2)

ethoprop (10)

Germanium (12)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (4)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (4)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (4)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (12)

lithium (12)

Manganese (12)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (2)

molinate (2)

molybdenum (14)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (12)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (12)

nitrobenzene (2)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (12)

o-toluidine (12)

oxyfluorfen (10)

perchlorate (2)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (12)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (12)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (12)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (24)

perfluorobutanoic acid (12)

perfluorodecanoic acid (12)

perfluorododecanoic acid (12)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (12)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (24)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (24)

perfluorohexanoic acid (12)

perfluorononanoic acid (24)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (24)

perfluorooctanoic acid (24)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (12)

perfluoropentanoic acid (12)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (12)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (12)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (12)

profenofos (10)

quinoline (12)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (2)

strontium (14)

tebuconazole (10)

terbacil (2)

Total Permethrin (10)

tribufos (10)

vanadium (14)

Sampling Facilities

Treatment Plant #1
Ground Water (GW)

Wellhouse 2Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Treatment Plant #3
Ground Water (GW)

Wellhouse 5Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Treatment Plant #4
Ground Water (GW)

Wellhouse 6Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Treatment Plant #5
Ground Water (GW)

Wellhouse 7Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Treatment Plant #6
Ground Water (GW)

Wellhouse 8Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Treatment Plant #7
Ground Water (GW)

Wellhouse 9Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Ground Water (GW)

HarrisonDistribution System (DS)
Physics - 525 NorthwesternDistribution System (DS)
Airport TerminalMaximum Residence Time (MR)

Treatment Plant #1
Ground Water (GW)

Plant Tap WH 2Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Treatment Plant #3
Ground Water (GW)

Plant Tap WH 5Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Treatment Plant #4
Ground Water (GW)

Plant Tap WH 6Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Treatment Plant #5
Ground Water (GW)

Plant Tap WH 7Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
Plant TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Treatment Plant #6
Ground Water (GW)

Plant Tap WH 8Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Treatment Plant #7
Ground Water (GW)

Plant Tap WH 9Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is Purdue Univ. Waterworks tap water safe to drink?

When was Purdue Univ. Waterworks last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on August 8th, 2023.