What was found in Christiansburg'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 6600 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/11 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 6050 µg/L 61% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3860 µg/L No EPA limit set | 9/11 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1380 µg/L 106% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 10/11 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 590 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 3/11 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 265 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 3/11 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 116 µg/L 145% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 10/11 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 106 µg/L No EPA limit set | 9/11 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 86.8 µg/L 145% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 10/11 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 77.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 9/11 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 46.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 8/11 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 37.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 9/11 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 27.4 µg/L 183% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 8/11 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 15.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/11 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 10.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/11 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 9.3 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 5.3 µg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.13 µg/L No EPA limit set | 9/11 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.1 pCi/L 62% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 2/11 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 2.8 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 3/11 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.4 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.4 pCi/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.6000 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.5300 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0018 mg/L 12% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 11/11 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Christiansburg
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CHRISTIANSBURG TOWN OF | 22,000 |
| PRICES FORK/MERRIMAC | 4,541 |
| CHRISTIANSBURG ELLISTON WATERLINE | 3,626 |
| PLUM CREEK | 1,740 |
| BETHEL AREA | 1,247 |
| RINER COMMUNITY | 1,161 |
| BELVIEW | 1,034 |
| MUDPIKE ROAD WATERLINE | 353 |
| WHITE PINE VILLAGE | 130 |
| TWIN BOULDERS SUBDIVISION | 90 |
| VICKER HEIGHTS | 27 |
Frequently asked questions about Christiansburg tap water
Is Christiansburg tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 25 contaminants in the water serving Christiansburg. 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 Christiansburg?
11 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Christiansburg, Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Christiansburg's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Christiansburg include Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Bromodichloromethane, Copper, Fluoride. 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.