What was found in Gloucester'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 | 143.05 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: GLOUCESTER COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 10,754 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 120 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: GLOUCESTER COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 10,754 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 93.58 µg/L 117% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: GLOUCESTER COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 10,754 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 63.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GLOUCESTER COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 10,754 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 45.295 µg/L 302% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: GLOUCESTER COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 10,754 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 40 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: GLOUCESTER COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 10,754 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 31 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GLOUCESTER COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 10,754 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 26.28 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GLOUCESTER COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 10,754 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 22.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GLOUCESTER COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 10,754 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 19.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GLOUCESTER COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 10,754 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 14.865 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GLOUCESTER COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 10,754 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 10 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: GLOUCESTER COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 10,754 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GLOUCESTER COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 10,754 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.59 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GLOUCESTER COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 10,754 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GLOUCESTER COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 10,754 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 0.8000 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GLOUCESTER COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 10,754 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.7000 pCi/L 14% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: GLOUCESTER COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 10,754 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: GLOUCESTER COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 10,754 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Gloucester
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| GLOUCESTER COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | 10,754 |
Frequently asked questions about Gloucester tap water
Is Gloucester tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Gloucester. 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 Gloucester?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Gloucester, Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Gloucester's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Gloucester include Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, Chloroform, 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.