What was found in ZIP 24609
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the 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
Highest in the ZIP: 2280 µg/L — CLAYPOOL HILL TAZEWELL CO PSA · 3,322 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 697 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: RICHLANDS, TOWN OF · 4,564 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 991 µg/L — CLAYPOOL HILL TAZEWELL CO PSA · 3,322 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 616 µg/L 6.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: RICHLANDS, TOWN OF · 4,564 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 115.59999999999994 µg/L 8.9% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: RICHLANDS, TOWN OF · 4,564 people · 2019 | 2/2 | 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 | 2/2 | 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 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 71.99999999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RICHLANDS, TOWN OF · 4,564 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 62.2 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: RICHLANDS, TOWN OF · 4,564 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 44 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RICHLANDS, TOWN OF · 4,564 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 38.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RICHLANDS, TOWN OF · 4,564 people · 2019 | 2/2 | 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 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RICHLANDS, TOWN OF · 4,564 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.745 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RICHLANDS, TOWN OF · 4,564 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 6.984999999999999 µg/L — CLAYPOOL HILL TAZEWELL CO PSA · 3,322 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 2.7 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RICHLANDS, TOWN OF · 4,564 people · 2014 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.44 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: CLAYPOOL HILL TAZEWELL CO PSA · 3,322 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RICHLANDS, TOWN OF · 4,564 people · 2019 | 2/2 | 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
Highest in the ZIP: 0.5000 pCi/L — CLAYPOOL HILL TAZEWELL CO PSA · 3,322 people · 2014 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0130 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: CLAYPOOL HILL TAZEWELL CO PSA · 3,322 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: RICHLANDS, TOWN OF · 4,564 people · 2025 | 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 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 24609
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| RICHLANDS, TOWN OF | VA | 4,564 |
| CLAYPOOL HILL TAZEWELL CO PSA | VA | 3,322 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 24609 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 24609 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 24609. 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 24609?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 24609. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 24609's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Nitrate, Copper, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.