22428
Bowling Green, VA
CAROLINE UTILITY SYSTEM

Is tap water in Bowling Green (ZIP 22428) safe to drink?

No recent data
Last tested: Unknown
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Source: EPA UCMR5 utility monitoring plus EPA Water Quality Portal well sampling (mapped to nearest ZIP). Last tested Unknown.

The short answer for Bowling Green (ZIP 22428)

Recent public test data for Bowling Green is limited. Check local utility reports and monitor updated EPA records for the latest water quality information.

The health risk for Bowling Green

No recent contaminant testing data is currently available for this water system in the source dataset.

No specific notes available.

Vinyl chloride concentration (ppb) May 2025
0 ppb 2 ppb 5 ppb
0.500 ppb
Detected
ppb
2 ppb
EPA limit
guideline
25% of limit
Comparison
vs. guideline
EPA limit: 2 ppb | Your water: 0.500 ppb
Recommended Filters for Bowling Green Tap Water

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Most elevated compounds

No compounds above or close to EPA limits in available data.

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116-00343 · Tested: May 2025

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
Vinyl chloride 0.500 ppb 2 ppb 25% of limit
Radium-226 1.000 pCi/L 5 pCi/L 20% of limit
Radium-228 1.000 pCi/L 5 pCi/L 20% of limit
1,2-Dichloroethane 0.500 ppb 5 ppb 10% of limit
Benzene 0.500 ppb 5 ppb 10% of limit
1,1-Dichloroethane 0.500 µg/L 7 µg/L 7% of limit
Uranium 0.300 µg/L 30 µg/L 1% of limit
Chloroform 0.500 ppb 80 ppb 0.6% of limit
1,1,1-Trichloroethane 0.500 ppb 200 ppb 0.2% of limit
Toluene 0.500 ppb 1000 ppb 0.1% of limit
Nitrite 0.006 mg/L 1000 mg/L 0.0% of limit
Nitrate 0.010 mg/L 1E+04 mg/L 0.0% of limit
1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane 0.500 ppb
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane 0.500 ppb
1,1,2-Trichloroethane 0.500 ppb
1,1-Dichloroethylene 0.500 ppb
1,1-Dichloropropene 0.500 ppb
1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene 0.500 ppb
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene 0.500 ppb
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 0.500 ppb
1,2-Dichloropropane 0.500 ppb
1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene 0.500 ppb
1,3-Dichloropropane 0.500 ppb
1,3-Dichloropropene 0.500 ppb
3-Methylnonane 0.500 ppt
Acid Neutralization Potenti... 106.000 mg/L
Alkalinity, total 103.000 mg/L
Alpha particle 19.800 pCi/L
Apparent color 5.000 PCU
Barium 95.000 None
Beta particle 4.000 pCi/L
Bromide 0.230 mg/L
Bromobenzene 0.500 ppb
Calcium 3.240 mg/L
Carbon tetrachloride 0.500 ppb
CFC-11 0.500 ppb
CFC-12 0.500 ppb
Chloride 78.600 mg/L
Chlorobenzene 0.500 ppb
Chlorodibromomethane 0.500 µg/L
Chloroethane 0.500 ppb
Chloromethane 0.500 µg/L
Chloromethyl methyl ether 5.000 ppb
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene 0.500 ppb
Cumene 0.500 µg/L
Dibromomethane 0.500 ppb
Dichlorobromomethane 0.500 µg/L
Dichloropropane 0.500 ppb
Diesel range organics 400.000 ppb
Ethylbenzene 0.500 ppb
Fixed dissolved solids 319.000 mg/L
Fixed suspended solids 1.830 mg/L
Fluoride 0.590 mg/L
Halon 1011 0.500 ppb
Hardness, Ca, Mg 18.000 mg/L
Hexachlorobutadiene 0.500 ppb
m-Dichlorobenzene 0.500 µg/L
Magnesium 1.960 mg/L
Methyl bromide 0.500 µg/L
Methylene chloride 0.500 ppb
n-Butylbenzene 0.500 ppb
n-Propylbenzene 0.500 µg/L
Naphthalene 0.500 ppb
o-Chlorotoluene 0.500 µg/L
o-Dichlorobenzene 0.500 µg/L
Organic carbon 0.550 mg/L
Orthophosphate 0.350 mg/L
p-Chlorotoluene 0.500 ppb
p-Dichlorobenzene 0.500 µg/L
Potassium 4.810 mg/L
sec-Butylbenzene 0.500 ppb
Silica 23.200 mg/L
Sodium 116.000 mg/L
Styrene 0.500 ppb
Sulfate 48.100 mg/L
tert-Butylbenzene 0.500 ppb
Tetrachloroethylene 0.500 ppb
Total fixed solids 343.000 mg/L
Total solids 377.000 mg/L
Total suspended solids 2.000 mg/L
Total volatile solids 27.000 mg/L
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene 0.500 ppb
trans-1,3-Dichloropropene 0.500 ppb
Tribromomethane 0.500 ppb
Trichloroethylene 0.500 ppb
Xylene 0.000 µg/L
Yttrium 65.000 None

Water utilities serving ZIP 22428

Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.

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Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP 22428 Tap Water

What's in ZIP 22428 tap water?

Recent public test data for ZIP 22428 is limited. Check your local utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current information.

Who provides tap water in ZIP 22428?

Public records identify CAROLINE UTILITY SYSTEM as a primary water system associated with ZIP 22428. Service boundaries can vary by address, so confirm exact service with the utility.

When was ZIP 22428 tap water last tested?

The most recent test date used in this report is Unknown. EnviroClarity last refreshed this page on 2026-05-05.

Where can I find the official water quality report for ZIP 22428?

Every U.S. public water system is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). Contact CAROLINE UTILITY SYSTEM or visit their website for the latest official report covering ZIP 22428. The EPA also maintains a national CCR locator.

Do I still need a water filter in ZIP 22428?

Even when EPA-tracked compounds are within limits, some households use a certified filter for taste, odor, or to add a margin against trace contaminants below the reporting limit. Match any filter's certifications (NSF/ANSI 42, 53, 58, or P473) to the specific compounds you care about.

Primary source EPA UCMR5 (2023-2025) + EPA WQP (well monitoring near ZIP)
Guideline source EPA PFAS drinking water standard (PFOA/PFOS: 0.004 µg/L, effective 2024, compliance by 2031)
Last tested Unknown
Last page update 2026-05-05

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