What was found in Alexandria City'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 207.2 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF · 159,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 44.245 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF · 159,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 33.98 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF · 159,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 30.555 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF · 159,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 20.3 µg/L 135% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF · 159,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 17.17 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF · 159,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 15.06 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF · 159,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF · 159,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 5.89 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF · 159,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF · 159,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.23 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF · 159,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF · 159,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.8000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF · 159,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0064 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF · 159,200 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0049 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF · 159,200 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0035 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF · 159,200 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF · 159,200 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Alexandria City
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF | 159,200 |
Frequently asked questions about Alexandria City tap water
Is Alexandria City tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Alexandria City. 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 Alexandria City?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Alexandria City, Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Alexandria City's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Alexandria City include Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Chloroform, Lead. 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.