What was found in Danville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 726.5 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: DANVILLE, CITY OF · 42,590 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 342 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: DANVILLE, CITY OF · 42,590 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 140 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: DANVILLE, CITY OF · 42,590 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 100 µg/L 125% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: DANVILLE, CITY OF · 42,590 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 56 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DANVILLE, CITY OF · 42,590 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 54 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: DANVILLE, CITY OF · 42,590 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 32.75 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: DANVILLE, CITY OF · 42,590 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 30.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DANVILLE, CITY OF · 42,590 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 27.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DANVILLE, CITY OF · 42,590 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 24 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DANVILLE, CITY OF · 42,590 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 20 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DANVILLE, CITY OF · 42,590 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 9.815 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DANVILLE, CITY OF · 42,590 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 6.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DANVILLE, CITY OF · 42,590 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.52 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DANVILLE, CITY OF · 42,590 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.625 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: DANVILLE, CITY OF · 42,590 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DANVILLE, CITY OF · 42,590 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 1.8 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DANVILLE, CITY OF · 42,590 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.3000 pCi/L 6% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: DANVILLE, CITY OF · 42,590 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0091 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DANVILLE, CITY OF · 42,590 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: DANVILLE, CITY OF · 42,590 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Danville City
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| DANVILLE, CITY OF | 42,590 |
Frequently asked questions about Danville City tap water
Is Danville City tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Danville 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 Danville City?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Danville City, Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Danville City's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Danville City include Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform. 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.