What was found in Blackstone'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 330 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BLACKSTONE, TOWN OF · 6,345 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 261.1 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BLACKSTONE, TOWN OF · 6,345 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 132 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BLACKSTONE, TOWN OF · 6,345 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 109.4 µg/L 137% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: BLACKSTONE, TOWN OF · 6,345 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 46.9 µg/L 313% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: BLACKSTONE, TOWN OF · 6,345 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 41.4 µg/L 69% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BLACKSTONE, TOWN OF · 6,345 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BLACKSTONE, TOWN OF · 6,345 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 22 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BLACKSTONE, TOWN OF · 6,345 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 19.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BLACKSTONE, TOWN OF · 6,345 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 13 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BLACKSTONE, TOWN OF · 6,345 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.6 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BLACKSTONE, TOWN OF · 6,345 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BLACKSTONE, TOWN OF · 6,345 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.32 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BLACKSTONE, TOWN OF · 6,345 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.87 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BLACKSTONE, TOWN OF · 6,345 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.3000 pCi/L 6% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: BLACKSTONE, TOWN OF · 6,345 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BLACKSTONE, TOWN OF · 6,345 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Blackstone
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BLACKSTONE, TOWN OF | 6,345 |
Frequently asked questions about Blackstone tap water
Is Blackstone tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Blackstone. 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 Blackstone?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Blackstone, Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Blackstone's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Blackstone include Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Chloroform, TTHM, 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.