What was found in Wytheville'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 | 1860 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WYTHEVILLE, TOWN OF · 7,804 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 923 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WYTHEVILLE, TOWN OF · 7,804 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 956 µg/L — NEW RIVER REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY · 0 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 254.6 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WYTHEVILLE, TOWN OF · 7,804 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 71 µg/L 89% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WYTHEVILLE, TOWN OF · 7,804 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 64 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WYTHEVILLE, TOWN OF · 7,804 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 55.85 µg/L 93% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WYTHEVILLE, TOWN OF · 7,804 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 41 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WYTHEVILLE, TOWN OF · 7,804 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 36.85 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WYTHEVILLE, TOWN OF · 7,804 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 27 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WYTHEVILLE, TOWN OF · 7,804 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 11.33 µg/L 76% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WYTHEVILLE, TOWN OF · 7,804 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.035 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WYTHEVILLE, TOWN OF · 7,804 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.415 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WYTHEVILLE, TOWN OF · 7,804 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 1.6 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WYTHEVILLE, TOWN OF · 7,804 people · 2014 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.8000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WYTHEVILLE, TOWN OF · 7,804 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.6000 pCi/L 12% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: WYTHEVILLE, TOWN OF · 7,804 people · 2014 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.6000 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: WYTHEVILLE, TOWN OF · 7,804 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 0.6000 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: WYTHEVILLE, TOWN OF · 7,804 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WYTHEVILLE, TOWN OF · 7,804 people · 2024 | 1/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Wytheville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WYTHEVILLE, TOWN OF | 7,804 |
| NEW RIVER REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY | 0 |
Frequently asked questions about Wytheville tap water
Is Wytheville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Wytheville. 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 Wytheville?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Wytheville, Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Wytheville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Wytheville include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, 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.