What was found in Bluefield's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromodichloromethane | 4240 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1770 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 740 µg/L 7.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 700 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 390 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 79 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 76.1 µg/L 127% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 69 µg/L 86% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 53.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 41.4 µg/L 276% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 34.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 32.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 23.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 22.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 15.9 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 12.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 6.5 pCi/L 43% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 5.6 µg/L 5.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.1 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.9 pCi/L 38% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.7 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.5800 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.5000 µg/L 8.3% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.4000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0012 mg/L 8% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Bluefield
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BLUEFIELD, TOWN OF | 5,811 |
| BARKAY ESTATES | 85 |
| PORTER FARM SUBD WATER ASSOC | 82 |
Frequently asked questions about Bluefield tap water
Is Bluefield tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 26 contaminants in the water serving Bluefield. 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 Bluefield?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Bluefield, Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Bluefield's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Bluefield include Bromodichloromethane, Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper. The full list, with the highest level found 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.