What the Tell City records show
- Water quality and PFAS
- 1 candidate water system shown.Source date: Violations as of Q1 2026
- Air quality and emissions
- 3 monitoring records shown. Observation year: 2025.Source date: AQS data as of 2026
- Land and cleanup records
- 1 Superfund record shown; 3 brownfield records shown.
- Infrastructure and incidents
- No pipeline incident records returned in this report; 1 RMP facility record shown (earlier stored inventory, current location coverage unverified).
Water quality in Tell City
Check your water bill for your utility name and confirm the reporting year. See EPA’s guide to finding your annual water quality report.
Drinking Water Compliance
Drinking Water Compliance
Public water-system records for Tell City, IN from EPA SDWIS.
Tell City Water Department
PFAS above an official threshold detected in available EPA records.
Reviewed: active/open records as of Q1 2026
City listed in EPA records · Serves 9,315 people
Data from EPA SDWIS
PFAS Screening
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PFAS Screening
PFAS screening separates EPA UCMR5 drinking-water monitoring from nearby DoD PFAS investigation-site records; EPA samples shown are from Nov 2023.
Drinking Water PFAS Monitoring
EPA UCMR5 samples public water systems. These results are separate from nearby PFAS cleanup or investigation-site records.
1 PFAS sample result above EPA limits
Sample period: Nov 2023
UCMR5 results are sampled by public water system, not every household. Confirm your water provider before treating these as tap-water results for a specific address.
| Chemical | Concentration (µg/L) | EPA Limit (µg/L) | Sample date | Over Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFOA | 0.0043 | 0.0040 | 2023-11-06 | Yes |
Nearby PFAS Investigation Sites
DoD records are nearby site investigations, not Tell City drinking-water detections. Record names come from the source database and can be broad.
No DoD PFAS investigation records shown for this report.
Impaired Water Bodies
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Impaired Water Bodies
EPA ATTAINS records identify assessed water bodies that do not meet water-quality standards for designated uses.
South Yellow Creek Fork-Ohio River
Reported: Nov 2026
Health-relevant causes: Dioxins, Mercury, Metals (other Than Mercury), Pathogens, Polychlorinated Biphenyls (pcbs)
Affected uses: Ecological, Fishconsumption, Other, Recreation
Data from EPA ATTAINS
Discharge Permits (NPDES)
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Discharge Permits (NPDES)
NPDES permits regulate pollutant discharges into U.S. waterways. Facilities must report compliance quarterly.
Violation records
Last inspected: Dec 2025
Data from EPA ECHO
To investigate water contamination, check the sampling locations, dates and results below. For tap water records, see Drinking water quality above.
Reviewed: source records as of 2026
Air quality and emissions in Tell City
Review historical EPA air pollution records, including monitoring and facility emissions where available. For current conditions, check local air quality on AirNow.
EPA AirToxScreen — Estimated Cancer Risk
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EPA AirToxScreen — Estimated Cancer Risk
Perry County
Assessment year: 2020
According to EPA, a cancer risk of 40-in-1-million means that for every 1 million people continuously exposed to these air toxics over a 70-year lifetime, an estimated 40 may develop cancer from that exposure. This is in addition to cancer risk from all other causes.
Top modeled source groups
Data from EPA AirToxScreen
Nonattainment Status
Nonattainment Status
No EPA nonattainment designation records shown for this report.
Air Quality Monitoring (AQS)
Air Quality Monitoring (AQS)
EPA annual monitor summaries describe past measurements. For current air quality, see AirNow.
Dale- N. Wallace St.
Annual mean: 8.0 Micrograms/cubic meter (LC)
Observation year: 2025
Leopold- Perry Central Hs
Annual mean: 0.043 Parts per million
Observation year: 2025
Lewisport
Annual mean: 0.045 Parts per million
Observation year: 2025
Data from EPA AQS
Air Quality Violations or Noncompliance
Air Quality Violations or Noncompliance
Facilities regulated under the Clean Air Act. CAA HPV flags indicate serious noncompliance such as exceeding emission limits.
No facility records with active violation or noncompliance flags surfaced in EPA ECHO.
Reviewed: active/open records as of Q4 2025
Data from EPA ECHO
Reported Air Emissions (TRI)
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Reported Air Emissions (TRI)
TRI releases are self-reported annual totals (calendar year 2024). Hover fugitive or stack for definitions.
Precoat Metals
Reported: 2024
Southwire Co Kentucky Plant
Reported: 2024
Waupaca Foundry-Plant 5
Reported: 2024
Land cleanup and hazardous waste records in Tell City
Superfund Sites
1
Superfund Sites
EPA records for current, proposed and formerly listed Superfund sites on the National Priorities List (NPL).
Open data source: Search EPA ECHOEPA FRS Registry ID 110060452335
Reported: Nov 2021
Brownfield Sites
2
Brownfield Sites
Brownfield sites are properties where redevelopment is complicated by the presence of hazardous substances.
Open data source: Search EPA ECHO2 sites with active cleanup or investigation status
606 Main Street, Tell City
Reported: Feb 2026
Ohio River And County Road, Tell City
Reported: Feb 2026
Underground Storage Tanks
Underground Storage Tanks
No release reports shown in this group.
Reviewed: active/open records as of 2018
Data from EPA UST Finder
Reviewed: reporting year 2024
MSHA Mine and Extraction Sites
MSHA Mine and Extraction Sites
No MSHA mine or extraction site records shown for this report.
County radon potential
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County radon potential
Perry County, IN
EPA Radon Zone Map (June 2024 release)
Perry County is EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate potential). EPA defines Zone 2 counties as having predicted average indoor screening levels between 2 pCi/L and 4 pCi/L.
Radon levels can vary from home to home, so EPA recommends testing the property to know its indoor level.
FEMA flood zones and infrastructure in Tell City
FEMA Flood Zones
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FEMA Flood Zones
FEMA flood zones describe mapped flood hazards. Look up a specific address with FEMA.
Special Flood Hazard Area — 1% annual chance of flooding (100-year floodplain) with base flood elevation.
EPA Risk Management Program Records
EPA Risk Management Program Records
Results use an earlier stored RMP inventory. Current EPA ECHO location coverage is unverified.
EPA ECHO lists facilities linked to the Risk Management Program. Results include facilities with locations that can be matched. Records may be historical. Current operations, chemical inventories, and recent accident history are unverified.
Reviewed: 2000-present
Community Health Indicators
Community Health Indicators
Health outcomes from County Health Rankings. Values shown alongside state and national averages.
Perry County, IndianaPop. 19,183
County Health Rankings edition: 2024
Premature Death
- County
- 6,889
- State
- 9,317
- National
- 7,972
Poor or Fair Health
- County
- 16.1%
- State
- 16.1%
- National
- 14.2%
Poor Physical Health Days
- County
- 3.7
- State
- 3.5
- National
- 3.3
Poor Mental Health Days
- County
- 5.2
- State
- 5.2
- National
- 4.8
Adult Smoking
- County
- 19.8%
- State
- 18.0%
- National
- 15.0%
Adult Obesity
- County
- 39.6%
- State
- 36.7%
- National
- 34.0%
Air Pollution - Particulate Matter
- County
- 9.0
- State
- 8.8
- National
- 7.3
Drinking water violation indicator
- County
- No
- State
- N/A
- National
- N/A
Diabetes Prevalence
- County
- 9.9%
- State
- 10.8%
- National
- 9.6%
Life Expectancy
- County
- 77.1
- State
- 75.6
- National
- 77.6
| Indicator | County | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premature Death | 6,889 | 9,317 | 7,972 |
| Poor or Fair Health | 16.1% | 16.1% | 14.2% |
| Poor Physical Health Days | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.3 |
| Poor Mental Health Days | 5.2 | 5.2 | 4.8 |
| Adult Smoking | 19.8% | 18.0% | 15.0% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.6% | 36.7% | 34.0% |
| Air Pollution - Particulate Matter | 9.0 | 8.8 | 7.3 |
| Drinking water violation indicator | No | N/A | N/A |
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.9% | 10.8% | 9.6% |
| Life Expectancy | 77.1 | 75.6 | 77.6 |
Environmental questions about Tell City, Indiana
Has PFAS been found in the water in Tell City, Indiana?
EPA testing found PFAS in water samples from Tell City Water Department. Results dated Nov 6, 2023 include PFOA at 0.0043 micrograms per liter.
Check with the utility that serves your address for its testing results.
What do EPA records say about tap water in Tell City, Indiana?
EPA drinking water records on this page list 23 violations for Tell City Water Department.
Check your water bill to identify the utility serving your address. Ask that utility about current drinking water advisories.
What do annual air monitors show near Tell City, Indiana?
Nearby EPA monitoring stations provide annual air quality measurements for Tell City.
The monitoring station at Dale- N. Wallace St. recorded an annual average of 8 Micrograms/cubic meter (LC) for fine particles (PM2.5) in 2025.
The monitoring station at Leopold- Perry Central Hs recorded an annual average of 0.043 Parts per million for ozone in 2025.
The monitoring station at Lewisport recorded an annual average of 0.045 Parts per million for ozone in 2025.
Download 2025 EPA annual monitor dataCurrent air quality on AirNow
Is there radon in Tell City, Indiana?
The radon data for Tell City covers Perry County. EPA places this area in Zone 2, with a predicted average indoor radon screening level of 2 to 4 picocuries per liter.
Are there Superfund or brownfield sites near Tell City, Indiana?
This city report shows 1 Superfund site: National Southwire Aluminum Co..
This city report shows 3 brownfield sites: Commercial Property; Former National Guard Armory; Maxon Marine Industries.
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What is the life expectancy in Tell City, Indiana?
The county data for Tell City reports a life expectancy of 77.1 years in Perry County, Indiana.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
What does the data say about premature deaths in Tell City, Indiana?
The county data for Tell City reports 6,889 years of life lost to deaths before age 75 per 100,000 residents in Perry County, Indiana. This measure adds up the years lost to early deaths and adjusts for differences in population age.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
Is there air pollution in Tell City, Indiana?
The county data for Tell City lists fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) at 9.0 micrograms per cubic meter in Perry County, Indiana.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.