What was found in Williamsburg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 965.5 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WILLIAMSBURG, CITY OF · 16,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 356.3 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: WILLIAMSBURG, CITY OF · 16,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 243.9 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WILLIAMSBURG, CITY OF · 16,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 78 µg/L 98% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WILLIAMSBURG, CITY OF · 16,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 55 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILLIAMSBURG, CITY OF · 16,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 45 µg/L 75% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WILLIAMSBURG, CITY OF · 16,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 25.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILLIAMSBURG, CITY OF · 16,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 18 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WILLIAMSBURG, CITY OF · 16,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 18 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILLIAMSBURG, CITY OF · 16,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 18 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILLIAMSBURG, CITY OF · 16,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 8.425 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILLIAMSBURG, CITY OF · 16,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.82 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILLIAMSBURG, CITY OF · 16,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.8875 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WILLIAMSBURG, CITY OF · 16,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILLIAMSBURG, CITY OF · 16,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 2.36 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILLIAMSBURG, CITY OF · 16,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: WILLIAMSBURG, CITY OF · 16,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILLIAMSBURG, CITY OF · 16,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFHXS | 0.0031 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILLIAMSBURG, CITY OF · 16,300 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0019 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WILLIAMSBURG, CITY OF · 16,300 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Williamsburg City
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WILLIAMSBURG, CITY OF | 16,300 |
Frequently asked questions about Williamsburg City tap water
Is Williamsburg City tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg City?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Williamsburg City, Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Williamsburg City's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Williamsburg City include Fluoride, Chlorite, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform. 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.