What was found in Rappahannock Academy'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 | 270.3 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: FOUR WINDS CAMPGROUND · 2,065 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 140 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FOUR WINDS CAMPGROUND · 2,065 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 51.2 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: FOUR WINDS CAMPGROUND · 2,065 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 13.64 µg/L 91% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: FOUR WINDS CAMPGROUND · 2,065 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 7.565 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FOUR WINDS CAMPGROUND · 2,065 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FOUR WINDS CAMPGROUND · 2,065 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.965 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FOUR WINDS CAMPGROUND · 2,065 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.1 pCi/L 22% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: FOUR WINDS CAMPGROUND · 2,065 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.07 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FOUR WINDS CAMPGROUND · 2,065 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 0.6000 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: FOUR WINDS CAMPGROUND · 2,065 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0046 mg/L 30% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FOUR WINDS CAMPGROUND · 2,065 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Rappahannock Academy
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FOUR WINDS CAMPGROUND | 2,065 |
Frequently asked questions about Rappahannock Academy tap water
Is Rappahannock Academy tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Rappahannock Academy. 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 Rappahannock Academy?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Rappahannock Academy, Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Rappahannock Academy's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Rappahannock Academy include Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, Lead, Gross Beta Particle Activity. 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.