What was found in Hamilton'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 | 1830 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HAMILTON, TOWN OF · 2,240 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 484.55 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: HAMILTON, TOWN OF · 2,240 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 208.6 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: HAMILTON, TOWN OF · 2,240 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 119.8 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: HAMILTON, TOWN OF · 2,240 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 20.96 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: HAMILTON, TOWN OF · 2,240 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 9.68 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HAMILTON, TOWN OF · 2,240 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.3905 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: HAMILTON, TOWN OF · 2,240 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.8415 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HAMILTON, TOWN OF · 2,240 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 5.3655 µg/L 8.9% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: HAMILTON, TOWN OF · 2,240 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 3.368 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HAMILTON, TOWN OF · 2,240 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.979 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HAMILTON, TOWN OF · 2,240 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.91 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HAMILTON, TOWN OF · 2,240 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.8000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HAMILTON, TOWN OF · 2,240 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.7950 pCi/L 16% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: HAMILTON, TOWN OF · 2,240 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0061 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HAMILTON, TOWN OF · 2,240 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0060 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HAMILTON, TOWN OF · 2,240 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0046 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HAMILTON, TOWN OF · 2,240 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0038 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HAMILTON, TOWN OF · 2,240 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0038 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HAMILTON, TOWN OF · 2,240 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HAMILTON, TOWN OF · 2,240 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Hamilton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HAMILTON, TOWN OF | 2,240 |
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton tap water
Is Hamilton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Hamilton. 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 Hamilton?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Hamilton, Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Hamilton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Hamilton include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, TTHM. 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.