Colonial Heights, City Of
Colonial Heights City, VA
VA3570150
Contaminants Exceeding Limits
The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the past ten years.
- CH
Chlorate
Chlorate forms when chlorine-based disinfectants react with water. It's a byproduct of water treatment that can interfere with thyroid function, especially in infants and pregnant women.
- CH
Chloroform
Chloroform is a chemical formed when chlorine in water treatment reacts with organic matter. It's also used in industry. Exposure can damage the liver and kidneys.
Other Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the past ten years.
Bromodichloromethane
88 detections
| Avg Result: | 5.568 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 80.000 ppb |
Bromoform
11 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.160 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 80.000 ppb |
Chlorite
64 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.143 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 1.000 ppm |
Chromium, Hex
8 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.057 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 10.000 ppb |
Copper
51 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.068 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 1.300 ppm |
Dibromoacetic Acid
29 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.851 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | - |
Contaminants tested
Contaminants that have been tested but not detected
Summary
- People Served
- 18.3K
- Surface Water
- Unknown
- Data from 2014-2024
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