What was found in Dublin'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 475 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 106 µg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 93 µg/L 116% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 85 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 70 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 47 µg/L 78% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 25 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 24 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 9.41 µg/L 63% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 1.5 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.7000 pCi/L 14% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Dublin
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| DUBLIN TOWN OF | 6,538 |
| DULANEY TRAILER PARK | 31 |
Frequently asked questions about Dublin tap water
Is Dublin tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Dublin. 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 Dublin?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Dublin, Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Dublin's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Dublin include Copper, Barium, TTHM, Chloroform, Nitrate-Nitrite. 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.