What was found in Vansant'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 | 177 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BUCHANAN CO PSA · 19,326 people · 2019 | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 109.4 µg/L 137% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: BUCHANAN CO PSA · 19,326 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 128.45 µg/L — PAGE - BCPSA · 50 people · 2019 | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 96 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUCHANAN CO PSA · 19,326 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 115.45 µg/L — PAGE - BCPSA · 50 people · 2019 | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 62.8 µg/L 105% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: BUCHANAN CO PSA · 19,326 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 71.4 µg/L — OSBORNE MOUNTAIN - BCPSA · 69 people · 2019 | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 54 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUCHANAN CO PSA · 19,326 people · 2024 | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 33.45 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUCHANAN CO PSA · 19,326 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 45.6 µg/L — PAGE - BCPSA · 50 people · 2019 | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 29.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUCHANAN CO PSA · 19,326 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 36.45 µg/L — SHORTT GAP - BCPSA · 64 people · 2019 | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 13 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUCHANAN CO PSA · 19,326 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 14.5 µg/L — GRASSY CREEK-BCPSA · 440 people · 2019 | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUCHANAN CO PSA · 19,326 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 10.6 µg/L — OSBORNE MOUNTAIN - BCPSA · 69 people · 2019 | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUCHANAN CO PSA · 19,326 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3.4 µg/L — PAGE - BCPSA · 50 people · 2019 | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUCHANAN CO PSA · 19,326 people · 2019 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.8005 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BUCHANAN CO PSA · 19,326 people · 2019 | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUCHANAN CO PSA · 19,326 people · 2019 | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BUCHANAN CO PSA · 19,326 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0010 mg/L — OSBORNE MOUNTAIN - BCPSA · 69 people · 2013 | 4/6 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Vansant
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BUCHANAN CO PSA | 19,326 |
| GRASSY CREEK-BCPSA | 440 |
| OSBORNE MOUNTAIN - BCPSA | 69 |
| SHORTT GAP - BCPSA | 64 |
| PAGE - BCPSA | 50 |
| BCPSA - KENNEL GAP | 0 |
Frequently asked questions about Vansant tap water
Is Vansant tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Vansant. 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 Vansant?
6 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Vansant, Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Vansant's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Vansant include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lithium. 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.