What was found in Richlands's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1171.9999999999998 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: RICHLANDS, TOWN OF · 4,564 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 697 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: RICHLANDS, TOWN OF · 4,564 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 616 µg/L 6.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: RICHLANDS, TOWN OF · 4,564 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 115.59999999999994 µg/L 8.9% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: RICHLANDS, TOWN OF · 4,564 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 86 µg/L 143% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: RICHLANDS, TOWN OF · 4,564 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 84.89999999999999 µg/L 106% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: RICHLANDS, TOWN OF · 4,564 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 71.99999999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RICHLANDS, TOWN OF · 4,564 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 62.2 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: RICHLANDS, TOWN OF · 4,564 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 44 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RICHLANDS, TOWN OF · 4,564 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 38.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RICHLANDS, TOWN OF · 4,564 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 15.959999999999983 µg/L 106% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: RICHLANDS, TOWN OF · 4,564 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RICHLANDS, TOWN OF · 4,564 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.745 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RICHLANDS, TOWN OF · 4,564 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 2.7 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RICHLANDS, TOWN OF · 4,564 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RICHLANDS, TOWN OF · 4,564 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.4000 pCi/L 8% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: RICHLANDS, TOWN OF · 4,564 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: RICHLANDS, TOWN OF · 4,564 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Richlands
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| RICHLANDS, TOWN OF | 4,564 |
Frequently asked questions about Richlands tap water
Is Richlands tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Richlands. 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 Richlands?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Richlands, Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Richlands's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Richlands include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Nitrate, Copper, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). The full list, with the level at the main supplier 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.