What was found in Vinton'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 | 918.05 µg/L 71% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: NININGER WATERWORKS · 62 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 378 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NININGER WATERWORKS · 62 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 123 µg/L 6.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: NININGER WATERWORKS · 62 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 128.8 µg/L — HARBOR RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC · 30 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 9.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: HARBOR RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC · 30 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 9.9 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Highest in the city: HARBOR RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC · 30 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8.2 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: NININGER WATERWORKS · 62 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.76 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NININGER WATERWORKS · 62 people · 2015
Highest in the city: 5.5 pCi/L — HARBOR RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC · 30 people · 2016 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 4.79 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Highest in the city: HARBOR RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC · 30 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.68 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: HARBOR RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC · 30 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.64 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: HARBOR RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC · 30 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.4000 pCi/L 8% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: NININGER WATERWORKS · 62 people · 2015
Highest in the city: 1.1 pCi/L — HARBOR RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC · 30 people · 2016 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: HARBOR RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC · 30 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.5900 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: HARBOR RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC · 30 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0310 mg/L 207% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NININGER WATERWORKS · 62 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Vinton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NININGER WATERWORKS | 62 |
| HARBOR RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC | 30 |
Frequently asked questions about Vinton tap water
Is Vinton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Vinton. 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 Vinton?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Vinton, Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Vinton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Vinton include Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, Dichloroacetic Acid, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.