What was found in Parksley'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 | 66.835 µg/L 5.1% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PARKSLEY, TOWN OF · 804 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 541.8 µg/L — SHORE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER · 150 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 540 µg/L 5.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: SHORE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER · 150 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 300 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PARKSLEY, TOWN OF · 804 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 400 µg/L — SHORE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER · 150 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 4.04 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PARKSLEY, TOWN OF · 804 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 14 µg/L — SHORE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER · 150 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: PARKSLEY, TOWN OF · 804 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 11.5825 µg/L — SHORE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER · 150 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 8.285 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: PARKSLEY, TOWN OF · 804 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 5.8 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PARKSLEY, TOWN OF · 804 people · 2013
Highest in the city: 8.2 pCi/L — SHORE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER · 150 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PARKSLEY, TOWN OF · 804 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4.7 µg/L — SHORE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER · 150 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.025 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PARKSLEY, TOWN OF · 804 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2.025 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: PARKSLEY, TOWN OF · 804 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.67 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PARKSLEY, TOWN OF · 804 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.4000 pCi/L 8% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: PARKSLEY, TOWN OF · 804 people · 2013
Highest in the city: 1.1 pCi/L — SHORE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER · 150 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0095 mg/L 63% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PARKSLEY, TOWN OF · 804 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Parksley
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PARKSLEY, TOWN OF | 804 |
| ACCOMACK MANOR | 155 |
| SHORE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER | 150 |
Frequently asked questions about Parksley tap water
Is Parksley tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Parksley. 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 Parksley?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Parksley, Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Parksley's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Parksley include Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, 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.