What was found in Farmville'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 | 833 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: FARMVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,212 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 299.15 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: FARMVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,212 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 200 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FARMVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,212 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 52.2 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: FARMVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,212 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 45.85 µg/L 76% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: FARMVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,212 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 42.75 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FARMVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,212 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 24.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FARMVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,212 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 24.25 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: FARMVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,212 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 19 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FARMVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,212 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.23 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FARMVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,212 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.175 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: FARMVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,212 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 2.7 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FARMVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,212 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FARMVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,212 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FARMVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,212 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.2000 pCi/L 4% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: FARMVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,212 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0023 mg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FARMVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,212 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Farmville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FARMVILLE, TOWN OF | 8,212 |
Frequently asked questions about Farmville tap water
Is Farmville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Farmville. 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 Farmville?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Farmville, Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Farmville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Farmville include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, 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.