What was found in Cumberland'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 | 640 µg/L 6.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CUMBERLAND COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 1,840 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 496.5 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CUMBERLAND COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 1,840 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 426 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CUMBERLAND COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 1,840 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 26.625 µg/L 178% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: CUMBERLAND COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 1,840 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 16.5 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CUMBERLAND COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 1,840 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 12.75 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CUMBERLAND COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 1,840 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 7.05 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CUMBERLAND COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 1,840 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.075 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CUMBERLAND COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 1,840 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.825 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CUMBERLAND COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 1,840 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 4.52 pCi/L 90% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CUMBERLAND COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 1,840 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 4.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CUMBERLAND COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 1,840 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.56 µg/L 5.9% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CUMBERLAND COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 1,840 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 3.46 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CUMBERLAND COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 1,840 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.18 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CUMBERLAND COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 1,840 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CUMBERLAND COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 1,840 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 0.7000 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: CUMBERLAND COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 1,840 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0056 mg/L 37% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CUMBERLAND COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 1,840 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Cumberland
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CUMBERLAND COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | 1,840 |
Frequently asked questions about Cumberland tap water
Is Cumberland tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Cumberland. 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 Cumberland?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Cumberland, Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Cumberland's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Cumberland include Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, Lead, TTHM. 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.