What was found in Bridgewater'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 | 2000 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BRIDGEWATER, TOWN OF · 6,177 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 664 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BRIDGEWATER, TOWN OF · 6,177 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 58.975 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BRIDGEWATER, TOWN OF · 6,177 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 49.815 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BRIDGEWATER, TOWN OF · 6,177 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 36.48 µg/L 61% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BRIDGEWATER, TOWN OF · 6,177 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 36.125 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BRIDGEWATER, TOWN OF · 6,177 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 20.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRIDGEWATER, TOWN OF · 6,177 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 9.93 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRIDGEWATER, TOWN OF · 6,177 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 7.785 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRIDGEWATER, TOWN OF · 6,177 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.35 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BRIDGEWATER, TOWN OF · 6,177 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.82 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRIDGEWATER, TOWN OF · 6,177 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 1.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRIDGEWATER, TOWN OF · 6,177 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.37 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRIDGEWATER, TOWN OF · 6,177 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 1.2 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRIDGEWATER, TOWN OF · 6,177 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.1 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: BRIDGEWATER, TOWN OF · 6,177 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.1200 pCi/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: BRIDGEWATER, TOWN OF · 6,177 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0027 mg/L 18% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BRIDGEWATER, TOWN OF · 6,177 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Bridgewater
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BRIDGEWATER, TOWN OF | 6,177 |
Frequently asked questions about Bridgewater tap water
Is Bridgewater tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Bridgewater. 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 Bridgewater?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Bridgewater, Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Bridgewater's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Bridgewater include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.