What was found in ZIP 24153
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2640 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1500 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 977 µg/L 75% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 251 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 250 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 170 µg/L 213% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 82.2 µg/L 137% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 49.3 µg/L 329% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 22.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Arsenic | 20 µg/L 200% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 16 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 10.4 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 8.2 µg/L 8.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 8 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 5.03 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4.4 pCi/L 29% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.5 pCi/L 70% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 3 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.4 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Benzene | 1.08 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.9000 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 0.7600 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.4600 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.4300 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.3000 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | 0.2240 µg/L 3.2% of the EPA limit 7 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.0600 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.0465 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0089 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0063 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0062 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Hfpo-Da | 0.0060 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0043 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0031 mg/L 21% 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 24153
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY | VA | 182,700 |
| SALEM, CITY OF | VA | 25,643 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 24153 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 24153 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 36 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 24153. 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 24153?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 24153. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 24153's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Chlorite, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.