What was found in Fort Belvoir'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 121.3 µg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: FORT BELVOIR · 39,303 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 53.7 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: FORT BELVOIR · 39,303 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 39.885 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT BELVOIR · 39,303 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 38.35 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: FORT BELVOIR · 39,303 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 19.325 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT BELVOIR · 39,303 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 17.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT BELVOIR · 39,303 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 11.57 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT BELVOIR · 39,303 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.062 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT BELVOIR · 39,303 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT BELVOIR · 39,303 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.39 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: FORT BELVOIR · 39,303 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.5565 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT BELVOIR · 39,303 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT BELVOIR · 39,303 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.6840 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT BELVOIR · 39,303 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0212 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT BELVOIR · 39,303 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0192 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT BELVOIR · 39,303 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0165 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT BELVOIR · 39,303 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0077 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT BELVOIR · 39,303 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0076 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT BELVOIR · 39,303 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0063 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT BELVOIR · 39,303 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0051 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT BELVOIR · 39,303 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.00017 mg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FORT BELVOIR · 39,303 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Fort Belvoir
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FORT BELVOIR | 39,303 |
Frequently asked questions about Fort Belvoir tap water
Is Fort Belvoir tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Fort Belvoir. 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 Fort Belvoir?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Fort Belvoir, Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Fort Belvoir's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Fort Belvoir include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Dichloroacetic Acid. 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.