What was found in Centreville's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 458.5 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF CENTREVILLE · 3,322 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 130.7 µg/L 6.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF CENTREVILLE · 3,322 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 86 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF CENTREVILLE · 3,322 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 13.2965 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF CENTREVILLE · 3,322 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 13 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF CENTREVILLE · 3,322 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 10.31 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF CENTREVILLE · 3,322 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 9.284 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF CENTREVILLE · 3,322 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 9.095 µg/L 91% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF CENTREVILLE · 3,322 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 8.9345 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF CENTREVILLE · 3,322 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 6.06 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF CENTREVILLE · 3,322 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3.66 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF CENTREVILLE · 3,322 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.39 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF CENTREVILLE · 3,322 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0050 mg/L 33% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF CENTREVILLE · 3,322 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Centreville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TOWN OF CENTREVILLE | 3,322 |
Frequently asked questions about Centreville tap water
Is Centreville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Centreville. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Centreville?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Centreville, Maryland to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Centreville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Centreville include Fluoride, Barium, Nitrate, TTHM, Lithium. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.