What was found in Purcellville'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 | 3500 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1690 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 678 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 117 µg/L 146% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 107 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 103 µg/L 172% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 65 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 60 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 40 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 29 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 18 µg/L 120% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 14.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 9.2 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.7 pCi/L 34% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0466 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0262 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| 6:2 Fts | 0.0179 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0152 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0137 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0108 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0104 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0050 mg/L 33% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
| PFHXS | 0.0034 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Purcellville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PURCELLVILLE, TOWN OF | 8,929 |
Frequently asked questions about Purcellville tap water
Is Purcellville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 28 contaminants in the water serving Purcellville. 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 Purcellville?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Purcellville, Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Purcellville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Purcellville include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform. 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.