What was found in ZIP 23847
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 | 1209 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: EMPORIA, CITY OF · 7,594 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 494.5 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: GCWSA - JARRATT · 7,190 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 210 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: EMPORIA, CITY OF · 7,594 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 280 µg/L — GCWSA - JARRATT · 7,190 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 138.75 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: EMPORIA, CITY OF · 7,594 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 102.6 µg/L 128% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: EMPORIA, CITY OF · 7,594 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 87.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EMPORIA, CITY OF · 7,594 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 74.24 µg/L 495% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: EMPORIA, CITY OF · 7,594 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 61 µg/L 102% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: EMPORIA, CITY OF · 7,594 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 32.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EMPORIA, CITY OF · 7,594 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 32.15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EMPORIA, CITY OF · 7,594 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 25.65 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: EMPORIA, CITY OF · 7,594 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 13 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EMPORIA, CITY OF · 7,594 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.005 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EMPORIA, CITY OF · 7,594 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.185 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EMPORIA, CITY OF · 7,594 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 1.9 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EMPORIA, CITY OF · 7,594 people · 2015 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.89 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: GCWSA - JARRATT · 7,190 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.4000 pCi/L 8% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: EMPORIA, CITY OF · 7,594 people · 2015 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0069 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: GCWSA - JARRATT · 7,190 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0059 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: GCWSA - JARRATT · 7,190 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0046 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: GCWSA - JARRATT · 7,190 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: EMPORIA, CITY OF · 7,594 people · 2025 | 2/2 | 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 23847
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| EMPORIA, CITY OF | VA | 7,594 |
| GCWSA - JARRATT | VA | 7,190 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 23847 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 23847 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 23847. 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 23847?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 23847. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 23847'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.