What was found in ZIP 23226
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 | 850 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 554 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 460 µg/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 70.5 µg/L 470% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 54 µg/L 68% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 50 µg/L 83% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 43 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 42 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 33 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 17 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 13 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.7 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.2000 pCi/L 4% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0036 mg/L 24% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | 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 23226
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| HENRICO COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | VA | 330,000 |
| RICHMOND, CITY OF | VA | 233,655 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 23226 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 23226 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 23226. 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 23226?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 23226. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 23226's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Lead, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.