National Drinking Water Database
Combined Uranium (pCi/L) in Virginia
Uranium is a radioactive element commonly found in most rocks; processed ore is used for power generation and weapons manufacture. [read more]
The Most Polluted Communities in Virginia
8 water utilities reported detecting Combined Uranium (pCi/L) in tap water since 2004, according to EWG's analysis of water quality data supplied by state water agencies
Ranked by highest average Combined Uranium (pCi/L) level
| Rank | System | Population Served | Positive test results of total reported tests | Average Level (Range) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Ridge Shores Louisa, VA | 1,700 | 1 of 1 | 45.4 pCi/L (45.4 pCi/L) |
| 2 | Courtney Subdivision Warwick, VA | 187 | 3 of 3 | 28.87 pCi/L (13.5 to 41.4 pCi/L) |
| 3 | Gross Point Subdivision Bedford, VA | 248 | 3 of 3 | 27.17 pCi/L (6.4 to 45.3 pCi/L) |
| 4 | Louisa County Zion Crossroads VA | 1,135 | 1 of 1 | 25.7 pCi/L (25.7 pCi/L) |
| 5 | Town of Scottsburg Scottsburg, VA | 360 | 2 of 2 | 23.65 pCi/L (20.8 to 26.5 pCi/L) |
| 6 | Manakin Farms Warwick, VA | 924 | 1 of 1 | 8.21 pCi/L (8.21 pCi/L) |
| 7 | Foxcroft School Middleburg, VA | 290 | 1 of 1 | 8.2 pCi/L (8.2 pCi/L) |
| 8 | Nomini Bay Farms Warwick, VA | 120 | 1 of 4 | 0.08 pCi/L (0 to 0.3 pCi/L) |
Health Based Limits for Combined Uranium (pCi/L)
| Standard | Description | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Contaminant Limit (MCL) | The enforceable standard which defines the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to health-based limits (Maximum Contaminant Level Goals, or MCLGs) as feasible using the best available analytical and treatment technologies and taking cost into consideration. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. | 15 pCi/L |
Violation Summary for Combined Uranium (pCi/L) in Virginia
There are no violations reported for this contaminant in Virginia