What was found in ZIP 24153
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1850 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY · 182,700 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 898 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY · 182,700 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 587.99 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY · 182,700 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 150 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY · 182,700 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 135 µg/L 6.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY · 182,700 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 75.71 µg/L 95% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY · 182,700 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 56.78 µg/L 95% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY · 182,700 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 22.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY · 182,700 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Chloroform | 16 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: SALEM, CITY OF · 25,643 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.82 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY · 182,700 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 15.3 µg/L — SALEM, CITY OF · 25,643 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 15.23 µg/L 152% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY · 182,700 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 8 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY · 182,700 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 6.65 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY · 182,700 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 5 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY · 182,700 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.24 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: SALEM, CITY OF · 25,643 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.905 pCi/L 26% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY · 182,700 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.3 pCi/L 66% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY · 182,700 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 2.769 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY · 182,700 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.7 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY · 182,700 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.4 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY · 182,700 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: SALEM, CITY OF · 25,643 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Benzene | 1.079 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY · 182,700 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 0.7600 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY · 182,700 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.6465 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY · 182,700 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.4570 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY · 182,700 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.4300 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY · 182,700 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | 0.2233 µg/L 3.2% of the EPA limit 7 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY · 182,700 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.1955 µg/L 4.9% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY · 182,700 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.0505 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY · 182,700 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.0465 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY · 182,700 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0089 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY · 182,700 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0063 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY · 182,700 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0062 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY · 182,700 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Hfpo-Da | 0.0060 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY · 182,700 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0043 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY · 182,700 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY · 182,700 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0031 mg/L — SALEM, CITY OF · 25,643 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 24153
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY | VA | 182,700 |
| SALEM, CITY OF | VA | 25,643 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 24153 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 24153 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 36 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 24153. 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 24153?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 24153. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 24153's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Chlorite, Barium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.