What was found in ZIP 23185
The highest level seen across the suppliers serving this ZIP, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1880 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 676 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 429 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 111 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 110 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 107.3 µg/L 134% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 86 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 58 µg/L 97% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 37 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 27.2 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 26 µg/L 173% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 24.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 22 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 20 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 16 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 16 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 13 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 8.1 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 4.5 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 4 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 1.1 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0062 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0061 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0050 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0050 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0049 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0019 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the single worst sample on
record — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 23185
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| NEWPORT NEWS, CITY OF | VA | 407,300 |
| JCSA - CENTRAL SYSTEM | VA | 57,726 |
| WILLIAMSBURG, CITY OF | VA | 16,300 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 23185 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 23185 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 31 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 23185. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 23185?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 23185. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 23185's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Copper, Chlorite, Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.