22718
Elkwood, VA
SOW 258 - C.F. Phelps WMA CRN (WQP)

Is Elkwood tap water 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 Elkwood

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

The health risk for Elkwood

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

No specific notes available.

Radium-228 concentration (pCi/L) May 2024
0 pCi/L 5 pCi/L 10 pCi/L
1.100 pCi/L
Detected
pCi/L
5 pCi/L
EPA limit
guideline
22% of limit
Comparison
vs. guideline
EPA limit: 5 pCi/L | Your water: 1.100 pCi/L
Recommended Filters for Elkwood Tap Water

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Most elevated compounds

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

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SOW 258 - C.F. Phelps WMA CRN · Tested: May 2024

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
Radium-228 1.100 pCi/L 5 pCi/L 22% of limit
Arsenic 0.100 µg/L 10 µg/L 1% of limit
Uranium 0.290 µg/L 30 µg/L 1.0% of limit
Chromium 0.300 µg/L 100 µg/L 0.3% of limit
Lead 0.020 µg/L 15 µg/L 0.1% of limit
Copper 0.070 µg/L 1300 µg/L 0.0% of limit
Nitrate 0.150 mg/L 1E+04 mg/L 0.0% of limit
Nitrite 0.006 mg/L 1000 mg/L 0.0% of limit
Acid Neutralization Potenti... 188.000 mg/L
Alkalinity, total 200.000 mg/L
Alpha particle 3.000 pCi/L
Aluminum 0.200 µg/L
Antimony 0.040 µg/L
Apparent color 5.000 PCU
Barium 85.000 None
Beryllium 0.030 µg/L
Beta particle 4.000 pCi/L
Bromide 0.050 mg/L
Cadmium 0.040 µg/L
Calcium 57.900 mg/L
Chloride 41.200 mg/L
Fixed dissolved solids 251.000 mg/L
Fixed suspended solids 12.000 mg/L
Fluoride 0.040 mg/L
Hardness, Ca, Mg 244.000 mg/L
Hardness, carbonate 1.000 mg/L
Iron 20.300 µg/L
Magnesium 23.300 mg/L
Manganese 4.660 µg/L
Mercury 0.300 ng/L
Nickel 0.200 µg/L
Organic carbon 0.340 mg/L
Orthophosphate 0.024 mg/L
Potassium 0.110 mg/L
Selenium 0.480 µg/L
Silica 53.900 mg/L
Silver 0.030 µg/L
Sodium 8.410 mg/L
Strontium 24.000 µg/L
Sulfate 17.600 mg/L
Thallium 0.011 µg/L
Total fixed solids 275.000 mg/L
Total solids 366.000 mg/L
Total suspended solids 14.000 mg/L
Total volatile solids 64.000 mg/L
Yttrium 76.000 None
Zinc 0.240 µg/L

Water utilities serving ZIP 22718

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

Modeled boundaries are shown with a dashed outline. Outlines appear when service-area boundary data is available for this ZIP.

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP 22718 Tap Water

What's in ZIP 22718 tap water?

Recent public test data for ZIP 22718 is limited. Check your local utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current information.

Who provides tap water in ZIP 22718?

Public records identify SOW 258 - C.F. Phelps WMA CRN (WQP) as a primary water system associated with ZIP 22718. Service boundaries can vary by address, so confirm exact service with the utility.

When was ZIP 22718 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 22718?

Every U.S. public water system is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). Contact SOW 258 - C.F. Phelps WMA CRN (WQP) or visit their website for the latest official report covering ZIP 22718. The EPA also maintains a national CCR locator.

Do I still need a water filter in ZIP 22718?

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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