Understanding Your Water Quality: UCMR 5 Testing Results
The City of Greendale is committed to keeping our community informed about the quality of your drinking water. As part of this effort, we regularly conduct water quality testing, including monitoring for unregulated contaminants under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Unregulated Contaminants Monitoring Rule (UCMR).
In September 2023 and September 2024, we collected samples to test for 29 PFAS compounds (man-made chemicals found in various products) and lithium. This testing helps determine whether additional regulations might be needed to ensure the safety of your drinking water in the future.
What Are UCMR 5 and PFAS?
UCMR 5: The fifth cycle of the EPA’s program to monitor contaminants that are currently unregulated but may require future regulation.
PFAS Compounds: Often called "forever chemicals," these substances can persist in the environment and may have health implications. Testing for PFAS is an essential step in understanding their presence in our water supply.
How Can You Access the Results?
We want to ensure that everyone has access to this important information. Here are two easy ways to review the UCMR 5 results:
Contact Us Directly: Call the Greendale Utilities Office at 812-537-2125 for assistance.
Check Online: Visit the EPA’s UCMR Data Finder page at https://www.epa.gov/dwucmr/fifth-unregulated-contaminant-monitoring-rule-data-finder#data-finder and enter our Public Water System (PWS) number: IN5215003. Visual instructions for doing so are included in the graphic below.
After clicking the link, you will see information about the UCMR 5 testing program. To access Greendale's results: 1. Scroll to this screen near the bottom of the page. 2. Click in the box on the left labeled "PWS." 3. Enter our PWS number: IN5215003 into the search bar that opened up. 4. Click on the City of Greendale's search result to view our UCMR 5 Water Testing results.
Why Does This Matter?
Monitoring water quality is crucial to protecting public health and ensuring the safety of our community’s water supply. By staying informed, you can better understand what’s in your water and how it’s being managed.
If you have any questions or need help accessing the results, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Your health and safety are our top priorities!
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