What was found in Troutville'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 | 2835 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TROUTVILLE, TOWN OF · 500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1922 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: TROUTVILLE, TOWN OF · 500 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 143.85 µg/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: TROUTVILLE, TOWN OF · 500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 121 µg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: TROUTVILLE, TOWN OF · 500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 15.56 pCi/L 104% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 pCi/L Main supplier: TROUTVILLE, TOWN OF · 500 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 9.12 µg/L 9.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: TROUTVILLE, TOWN OF · 500 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.212 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: TROUTVILLE, TOWN OF · 500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.72 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TROUTVILLE, TOWN OF · 500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 3.9425 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: TROUTVILLE, TOWN OF · 500 people · 2014 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 3.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TROUTVILLE, TOWN OF · 500 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.3 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: TROUTVILLE, TOWN OF · 500 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 3.07 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: TROUTVILLE, TOWN OF · 500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.435 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TROUTVILLE, TOWN OF · 500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.375 pCi/L 48% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: TROUTVILLE, TOWN OF · 500 people · 2014 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | 1.2 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: TROUTVILLE, TOWN OF · 500 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.9000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TROUTVILLE, TOWN OF · 500 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.8900 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TROUTVILLE, TOWN OF · 500 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0072 mg/L 48% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TROUTVILLE, TOWN OF · 500 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Troutville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TROUTVILLE, TOWN OF | 500 |
| CAVE CREEK ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY | 77 |
Frequently asked questions about Troutville tap water
Is Troutville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Troutville. 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 Troutville?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Troutville, Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Troutville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Troutville include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Barium, Copper, Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U. 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.