Is Cape Charles tap water safe to drink?
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The short answer for Cape Charles
Recent public test data for Cape Charles is limited. Check local utility reports and monitor updated EPA records for the latest water quality information.
The health risk for Cape Charles
No specific notes available.
Certified filtration options for common tap-water contaminants.
No compounds above or close to EPA limits in available data.
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165-00189 · Tested: Multiple dates
| Compound | Measurement | EPA Limit | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radium-228 | 1.370 pCi/L | 5 pCi/L | 27% of limit |
| Vinyl chloride | 0.500 ppb | 2 ppb | 25% of limit |
| Radium-226 | 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 |
| Arsenic | 0.200 µg/L | 10 µg/L | 2% of limit |
| Chloroform | 0.500 ppb | 80 ppb | 0.6% of limit |
| Lead | 0.050 µg/L | 15 µg/L | 0.3% of limit |
| Chromium | 0.300 µg/L | 100 µg/L | 0.3% of limit |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | 0.500 ppb | 200 ppb | 0.2% of limit |
| Uranium | 0.070 µg/L | 30 µg/L | 0.2% of limit |
| Toluene | 0.500 ppb | 1000 ppb | 0.1% of limit |
| Copper | 0.160 µg/L | 1300 µg/L | 0.0% of limit |
| Nitrate | 0.340 mg/L | 1E+04 mg/L | 0.0% of limit |
| Nitrite | 0.006 mg/L | 1000 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... | 142.000 mg/L | — | — |
| Alkalinity, total | 138.000 mg/L | — | — |
| Alpha particle | 3.000 pCi/L | — | — |
| Aluminum | 0.610 µg/L | — | — |
| Antimony | 0.270 µg/L | — | — |
| Apparent color | 5.000 PCU | — | — |
| Barium | 100.000 None | — | — |
| Beryllium | 0.100 µg/L | — | — |
| Beta particle | 14.900 pCi/L | — | — |
| Bromide | 0.040 mg/L | — | — |
| Bromobenzene | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| Cadmium | 0.100 µg/L | — | — |
| Calcium | 23.900 mg/L | — | — |
| Carbon tetrachloride | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| CFC-11 | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| CFC-12 | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| Chloride | 9.030 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 | 146.000 mg/L | — | — |
| Fixed suspended solids | 16.000 mg/L | — | — |
| Fluoride | 0.190 mg/L | — | — |
| Halon 1011 | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| Hardness, Ca, Mg | 108.000 mg/L | — | — |
| Hardness, carbonate | 94.000 mg/L | — | — |
| Hexachlorobutadiene | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| Iron | 257.000 µg/L | — | — |
| m-Dichlorobenzene | 0.500 µg/L | — | — |
| Magnesium | 10.600 mg/L | — | — |
| Manganese | 19.500 µg/L | — | — |
| Mercury | 0.300 ng/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 | — | — |
| Nickel | 0.200 µg/L | — | — |
| o-Chlorotoluene | 0.500 µg/L | — | — |
| o-Dichlorobenzene | 0.500 µg/L | — | — |
| Organic carbon | 1.300 mg/L | — | — |
| Orthophosphate | 0.040 mg/L | — | — |
| p-Chlorotoluene | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| p-Dichlorobenzene | 0.500 µg/L | — | — |
| Potassium | 20.100 mg/L | — | — |
| sec-Butylbenzene | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| Selenium | 0.300 µg/L | — | — |
| Silica | 26.800 mg/L | — | — |
| Silver | 0.040 µg/L | — | — |
| Sodium | 7.300 mg/L | — | — |
| Strontium | 222.000 µg/L | — | — |
| Styrene | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| Sulfate | 0.300 mg/L | — | — |
| tert-Butylbenzene | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 0.500 ppb | — | — |
| Thallium | 0.010 µg/L | — | — |
| Total fixed solids | 164.000 mg/L | — | — |
| Total solids | 183.000 mg/L | — | — |
| Total suspended solids | 22.000 mg/L | — | — |
| Total volatile solids | 34.000 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 | 67.000 None | — | — |
| Zinc | 0.600 µg/L | — | — |
Water utilities serving ZIP 23310
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- 165-00189 (WQP)No recent federal sampling
Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP 23310 Tap Water
What's in ZIP 23310 tap water?
Recent public test data for ZIP 23310 is limited. Check your local utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current information.
Who provides tap water in ZIP 23310?
Public records identify 165-00189 (WQP) as a primary water system associated with ZIP 23310. Service boundaries can vary by address, so confirm exact service with the utility.
When was ZIP 23310 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 23310?
Every U.S. public water system is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). Contact 165-00189 (WQP) or visit their website for the latest official report covering ZIP 23310. The EPA also maintains a national CCR locator.
Do I still need a water filter in ZIP 23310?
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.
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