What was found in ZIP 23803
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1003 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CHESTERFIELD CO CENTRAL WATER SYSTEM · 389,897 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 456.7 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: PETERSBURG, CITY OF · 33,394 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 281 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CHESTERFIELD CO CENTRAL WATER SYSTEM · 389,897 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 147.4 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CHESTERFIELD CO CENTRAL WATER SYSTEM · 389,897 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 195.4 µg/L — DCWA CENTRAL · 7,418 people · 2018 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 47.65 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CHESTERFIELD CO CENTRAL WATER SYSTEM · 389,897 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 59.4165 µg/L — PETERSBURG, CITY OF · 33,394 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 40 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHESTERFIELD CO CENTRAL WATER SYSTEM · 389,897 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 54.824 µg/L — PETERSBURG, CITY OF · 33,394 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 32 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CHESTERFIELD CO CENTRAL WATER SYSTEM · 389,897 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 50.2975 µg/L — DCWA CENTRAL · 7,418 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 40.25 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CHESTERFIELD CO CENTRAL WATER SYSTEM · 389,897 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 32.1595 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: DCWA CENTRAL · 7,418 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 14.638 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: DCWA CENTRAL · 7,418 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.26 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHESTERFIELD CO CENTRAL WATER SYSTEM · 389,897 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 9.734 µg/L — PETERSBURG, CITY OF · 33,394 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 9.4005 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: PETERSBURG, CITY OF · 33,394 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.89 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CHESTERFIELD CO CENTRAL WATER SYSTEM · 389,897 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 8.177 µg/L — PETERSBURG, CITY OF · 33,394 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.1264 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: PUDDLEDOCK ROAD · 9,271 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.6700 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHESTERFIELD CO CENTRAL WATER SYSTEM · 389,897 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 5.51 µg/L — DCWA CENTRAL · 7,418 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHESTERFIELD CO CENTRAL WATER SYSTEM · 389,897 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 3.482 µg/L — PETERSBURG, CITY OF · 33,394 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.4655 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: PUDDLEDOCK ROAD · 9,271 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 3.34 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CHESTERFIELD CO CENTRAL WATER SYSTEM · 389,897 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 2.45 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHESTERFIELD CO CENTRAL WATER SYSTEM · 389,897 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 2.1 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: CHESTERFIELD CO CENTRAL WATER SYSTEM · 389,897 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.2000 pCi/L 4% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CHESTERFIELD CO CENTRAL WATER SYSTEM · 389,897 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0150 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHESTERFIELD CO CENTRAL WATER SYSTEM · 389,897 people · 2024 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0030 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: DCWA CENTRAL · 7,418 people · 2024 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CHESTERFIELD CO CENTRAL WATER SYSTEM · 389,897 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0014 mg/L — PETERSBURG, CITY OF · 33,394 people · 2025 | 4/4 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 23803
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| CHESTERFIELD CO CENTRAL WATER SYSTEM | VA | 389,897 |
| PETERSBURG, CITY OF | VA | 33,394 |
| PUDDLEDOCK ROAD | VA | 9,271 |
| DCWA CENTRAL | VA | 7,418 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 23803 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 23803 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 23803. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 23803?
4 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 23803. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 23803's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Chlorite, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.