What was found in Courtland'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 | 200 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BOYKINS-BRANCHVILLE SYSTEM · 1,430 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4744 µg/L — COURTLAND, TOWN OF · 1,284 people · 2019 | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 142.86 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BOYKINS-BRANCHVILLE SYSTEM · 1,430 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 410.4 µg/L — SOUTHAMPTON JAIL FARM · 100 people · 2018 | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 122 µg/L 6.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BOYKINS-BRANCHVILLE SYSTEM · 1,430 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 148 µg/L — SOUTHAMPTON JAIL FARM · 100 people · 2018 | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 100 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: SOUTHAMPTON JAIL FARM · 100 people · 2019 | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 16.62 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BOYKINS-BRANCHVILLE SYSTEM · 1,430 people · 2016 | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 13.5 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BOYKINS-BRANCHVILLE SYSTEM · 1,430 people · 2019 | 4/7 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.75 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BOYKINS-BRANCHVILLE SYSTEM · 1,430 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 10.464 µg/L — COURTLAND, TOWN OF · 1,284 people · 2018 | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 6.125 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BOYKINS-BRANCHVILLE SYSTEM · 1,430 people · 2019 | 4/7 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 5.31 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BOYKINS-BRANCHVILLE SYSTEM · 1,430 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 4.51 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BOYKINS-BRANCHVILLE SYSTEM · 1,430 people · 2019 | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.36 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BOYKINS-BRANCHVILLE SYSTEM · 1,430 people · 2019 | 4/7 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BOYKINS-BRANCHVILLE SYSTEM · 1,430 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4.27 µg/L — DREWRYVILLE · 185 people · 2019 | 4/7 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.07 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BOYKINS-BRANCHVILLE SYSTEM · 1,430 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4.12 µg/L — DREWRYVILLE · 185 people · 2019 | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 3.235 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BOYKINS-BRANCHVILLE SYSTEM · 1,430 people · 2019 | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.265 pCi/L 25% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: BOYKINS-BRANCHVILLE SYSTEM · 1,430 people · 2016
Highest in the city: 2.4 pCi/L — DREWRYVILLE · 185 people · 2016 | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BOYKINS-BRANCHVILLE SYSTEM · 1,430 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: DREWRYVILLE · 185 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 1 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: BOYKINS-BRANCHVILLE SYSTEM · 1,430 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BOYKINS-BRANCHVILLE SYSTEM · 1,430 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0048 mg/L — NEWSOMS TOWN OF · 550 people · 2025 | 7/7 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Courtland
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BOYKINS-BRANCHVILLE SYSTEM | 1,430 |
| COURTLAND, TOWN OF | 1,284 |
| NEWSOMS TOWN OF | 550 |
| EDGEHILL | 230 |
| DREWRYVILLE | 185 |
| SILVERLEAF CORP | 120 |
| SOUTHAMPTON JAIL FARM | 100 |
Frequently asked questions about Courtland tap water
Is Courtland tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Courtland. 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 Courtland?
7 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Courtland, Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Courtland's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Courtland include Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Nitrate-Nitrite, Gross Beta Particle Activity. 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.