What was found in Colonial Heights 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorite | 415 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: COLONIAL HEIGHTS, CITY OF · 18,273 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 144 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: COLONIAL HEIGHTS, CITY OF · 18,273 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 52.814 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: COLONIAL HEIGHTS, CITY OF · 18,273 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 47.438 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLONIAL HEIGHTS, CITY OF · 18,273 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 47.344 µg/L 79% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: COLONIAL HEIGHTS, CITY OF · 18,273 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 30.4655 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLONIAL HEIGHTS, CITY OF · 18,273 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 14.9945 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLONIAL HEIGHTS, CITY OF · 18,273 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.494 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLONIAL HEIGHTS, CITY OF · 18,273 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 6.2174 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLONIAL HEIGHTS, CITY OF · 18,273 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.861 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLONIAL HEIGHTS, CITY OF · 18,273 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.061 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLONIAL HEIGHTS, CITY OF · 18,273 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.375 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLONIAL HEIGHTS, CITY OF · 18,273 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.346 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLONIAL HEIGHTS, CITY OF · 18,273 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0070 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLONIAL HEIGHTS, CITY OF · 18,273 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0034 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLONIAL HEIGHTS, CITY OF · 18,273 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: COLONIAL HEIGHTS, CITY OF · 18,273 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Colonial Heights City
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| COLONIAL HEIGHTS, CITY OF | 18,273 |
Frequently asked questions about Colonial Heights City tap water
Is Colonial Heights City tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Colonial Heights 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 Colonial Heights City?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Colonial Heights City, Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Colonial Heights City's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Colonial Heights City include Chlorite, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, 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.