What was found in Callao'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 | 645 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTHUMBERLAND SHORES · 98 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 102 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTHUMBERLAND SHORES · 98 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 75.535 µg/L 5.8% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: NORTHUMBERLAND SHORES · 98 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 14.3 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTHUMBERLAND SHORES · 98 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 7.263 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: NORTHUMBERLAND SHORES · 98 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 6.8 µg/L 6.8% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: NORTHUMBERLAND SHORES · 98 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.61 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: NORTHUMBERLAND SHORES · 98 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.8750 pCi/L 18% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: NORTHUMBERLAND SHORES · 98 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0054 mg/L 36% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NORTHUMBERLAND SHORES · 98 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Callao
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NORTHUMBERLAND SHORES | 98 |
Frequently asked questions about Callao tap water
Is Callao tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 9 contaminants in the water serving Callao. 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 Callao?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Callao, Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Callao's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Callao include Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Gross Beta Particle Activity, Arsenic. 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.