22551
Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA
Spotsylvania County · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area
SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY UTILITIES

Is tap water in Lake Wilderness (22551) safe to drink?

Some concern
Last tested: November 2024
Source: EPA UCMR5 utility monitoring plus EPA Water Quality Portal well sampling (mapped to nearest ZIP). Last tested November 2024.
CDP:
Townships:
  • Livingston district, VA
  • Berkeley district, VA
Community:
  • Spotsylvania, VA

The short answer for Lake Wilderness (22551)

Spotsylvania Courthouse tap water has 16 detected contaminants, currently below EPA limits (tested January 2024). Vinyl chloride measured closest to the threshold. See the full compound-by-compound report.

The health risk for Spotsylvania Courthouse

Vinyl chloride was detected in local water tests, currently below EPA limits. Even below-limit detections can still be meaningful for sensitive households, so a targeted certified filter can add protection.
  • PFAS or other chemicals detected; no confirmed exceedances in multiple samples.
Vinyl chloride concentration (ppb) January 2024
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
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Most elevated compounds

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

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Lake Anna State Park - SOW 260 · Tested: January 2024

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
Arsenic 0.200 µg/L 10 µg/L 2% 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
Chromium 0.200 µg/L 100 µg/L 0.2% of limit
Lead 0.010 µg/L 15 µg/L 0.1% of limit
Toluene 0.500 ppb 1000 ppb 0.1% of limit
Uranium 0.010 µg/L 30 µg/L 0.0% of limit
Copper 0.100 µg/L 1300 µg/L 0.0% of limit
Nitrite 0.006 mg/L 1000 mg/L 0.0% of limit
Nitrate 0.009 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... 61.300 mg/L — —
Alkalinity, total 60.200 mg/L — —
Alpha particle 11.000 pCi/L — —
Aluminum 0.520 µg/L — —
Antimony 0.020 µg/L — —
Apparent color 5.000 PCU — —
Barium 0.030 µg/L — —
Beryllium 0.100 µg/L — —
Beta particle 14.100 pCi/L — —
Bromide 0.015 mg/L — —
Bromobenzene 0.500 ppb — —
Cadmium 0.100 µg/L — —
Calcium 0.030 mg/L — —
Carbon tetrachloride 0.500 ppb — —
CFC-11 0.500 ppb — —
CFC-12 0.500 ppb — —
Chloride 1.050 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 107.000 mg/L — —
Fixed suspended solids 444.000 mg/L — —
Fluoride 0.180 mg/L — —
Halon 1011 0.500 ppb — —
Hardness, Ca, Mg 59.000 mg/L — —
Hardness, carbonate 1.000 mg/L — —
Hexachlorobutadiene 0.500 ppb — —
Iron 13.000 µg/L — —
m-Dichlorobenzene 0.500 µg/L — —
Magnesium 0.060 mg/L — —
Manganese 402.000 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 — —
Nickel 0.100 µg/L — —
o-Chlorotoluene 0.500 µg/L — —
o-Dichlorobenzene 0.500 µg/L — —
Organic carbon 0.340 mg/L — —
Orthophosphate 0.140 mg/L — —
p-Chlorotoluene 0.500 ppb — —
p-Dichlorobenzene 0.500 µg/L — —
Potassium 2.930 mg/L — —
sec-Butylbenzene 0.500 ppb — —
Selenium 0.100 µg/L — —
Silica 32.300 mg/L — —
Silver 0.020 µg/L — —
Sodium 0.050 mg/L — —
Strontium 26.200 µg/L — —
Styrene 0.500 ppb — —
Sulfate 14.100 mg/L — —
tert-Butylbenzene 0.500 ppb — —
Tetrachloroethylene 0.500 ppb — —
Thallium 0.030 µg/L — —
Total fixed solids 297.000 mg/L — —
Total solids 112.000 mg/L — —
Total suspended solids 537.000 mg/L — —
Total volatile solids 14.700 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 107.000 None — —
Zinc 3.060 µg/L — —

Motts Run WTP · Tested: November 2024

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
lithium <9.000 µg/L 10 µg/L Below limit
PFHxS <0.003 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFHxA <0.003 µg/L 3 µg/L Below limit
PFBA <0.005 µg/L 6 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFBS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFOA <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFOS <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFPeA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

Ni River WTP · Tested: November 2024

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
lithium <9.000 µg/L 10 µg/L Below limit
PFHxS <0.003 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFHxA <0.003 µg/L 3 µg/L Below limit
PFBA <0.005 µg/L 6 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFBS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFOA <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFOS <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFPeA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

Water utilities serving ZIP 22551

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 22551 Tap Water

What's in ZIP 22551 tap water?

ZIP 22551 has 16 detected contaminants below EPA limits in this dataset. Vinyl chloride measured closest to its guideline.

Will boiling ZIP 22551 tap water remove Vinyl chloride?

Boiling tap water can kill many pathogens, but it does not remove most chemical contaminants tracked in EPA monitoring. Several dissolved contaminants can even concentrate as water evaporates. For the chemical contaminants reported in ZIP 22551, a certified filter is more reliable.

Do basic pitcher filters remove Vinyl chloride?

Basic pitcher filters are typically rated for chlorine, taste, and odor (NSF/ANSI 42), not for the broader list of contaminants tracked in EPA monitoring. Match the certification (NSF/ANSI 42, 53, 58, or P473) to the specific compounds listed in this report before assuming a filter helps.

Who provides tap water in ZIP 22551?

Public records identify SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY UTILITIES as a primary water system associated with ZIP 22551. Service boundaries can vary by address, so confirm exact service with the utility.

When was ZIP 22551 tap water last tested?

The most recent test date used in this report is November 2024. EnviroClarity last refreshed this page on 2026-05-05.

Where can I find the official water quality report for ZIP 22551?

Every U.S. public water system is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). Contact SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY UTILITIES or visit their website for the latest official report covering ZIP 22551. The EPA also maintains a national CCR locator.

Primary source EPA UCMR5 (2023-2025) + EPA WQP (well monitoring near ZIP)
Guideline source EPA drinking water standard (PFTrDA: 0,007 µg/L)
Last tested November 2024
Last page update 2026-05-05

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