What was found in Waynesboro City'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 | 668 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WAYNESBORO, CITY OF · 22,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 599 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WAYNESBORO, CITY OF · 22,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 143.45 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WAYNESBORO, CITY OF · 22,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 25.865 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WAYNESBORO, CITY OF · 22,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 18.2 µg/L 121% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: WAYNESBORO, CITY OF · 22,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 7.1875 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WAYNESBORO, CITY OF · 22,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 5.0375 µg/L 8.4% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WAYNESBORO, CITY OF · 22,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 2.6 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAYNESBORO, CITY OF · 22,630 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.1 pCi/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: WAYNESBORO, CITY OF · 22,630 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.9000 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: WAYNESBORO, CITY OF · 22,630 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | 0.5600 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Main supplier: WAYNESBORO, CITY OF · 22,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.3900 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WAYNESBORO, CITY OF · 22,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.3500 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: WAYNESBORO, CITY OF · 22,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| O-Dichlorobenzene | 0.0494 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 600 µg/L Main supplier: WAYNESBORO, CITY OF · 22,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00096 mg/L 6.4% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WAYNESBORO, CITY OF · 22,630 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Waynesboro City
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WAYNESBORO, CITY OF | 22,630 |
Frequently asked questions about Waynesboro City tap water
Is Waynesboro City tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Waynesboro City. 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 Waynesboro City?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Waynesboro City, Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Waynesboro City's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Waynesboro City include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, 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.