What was found in Drakes Branch'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 | 2756.5 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: DRAKES BRANCH, TOWN OF · 530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1355 µg/L 104% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 1300 µg/L Main supplier: DRAKES BRANCH, TOWN OF · 530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 220 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: DRAKES BRANCH, TOWN OF · 530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 18 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: DRAKES BRANCH, TOWN OF · 530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8.365 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: DRAKES BRANCH, TOWN OF · 530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 3.46 µg/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: DRAKES BRANCH, TOWN OF · 530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.095 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DRAKES BRANCH, TOWN OF · 530 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.765 pCi/L 35% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: DRAKES BRANCH, TOWN OF · 530 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.57 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DRAKES BRANCH, TOWN OF · 530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.44 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DRAKES BRANCH, TOWN OF · 530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.42 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DRAKES BRANCH, TOWN OF · 530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DRAKES BRANCH, TOWN OF · 530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.3 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: DRAKES BRANCH, TOWN OF · 530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.8900 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DRAKES BRANCH, TOWN OF · 530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0132 mg/L 88% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: DRAKES BRANCH, TOWN OF · 530 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Drakes Branch
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| DRAKES BRANCH, TOWN OF | 530 |
Frequently asked questions about Drakes Branch tap water
Is Drakes Branch tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Drakes Branch. 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 Drakes Branch?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Drakes Branch, Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Drakes Branch's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Drakes Branch include Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, Barium, Lead. 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.