Water Quality Report · Updated October 07, 2026
DALE CITY
DALE CITY delivers tap water graded D (63/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 72,062 residents in HOPEWELL, Virginia using surface water (purchased). The most significant water quality concerns are: PFAS contamination; Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline. For questions, the utility can be reached at 804-446-9822.
Is HOPEWELL tap water safe to drink?
DALE CITY delivers tap water that earns a grade of D (63/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — a below-average rating, with multiple concerns including pfas contamination.
The utility serves 72,062 residents in HOPEWELL, drawing from surface water (purchased).
Public testing data identifies 15 contaminants in this water above EWG's health-based guidelines, including: Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic acids (HAA5), Bromodichloromethane, Trichloroacetic acid, Dichloroacetic acid, Chloroform, Dibromochloromethane, Dibromoacetic acid, Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), Nitrate*, Nitrate and nitrite*, Chromium (hexavalent), 6:2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonic Acid (6:2 FTSA) *. For most residents, a properly certified home filter at the kitchen tap is the most cost-effective way to reduce exposure to whatever's in your water. See our filter recommendations below, matched specifically to this utility's contaminant profile.
EPA compliance record
Official U.S. EPA records for DALE CITY (system ID VA6153625) for the last 3 years. Checked 2026-10-07.
Source: U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO), from the Safe Drinking Water Information System. See EPA's full report.
Quick actions for HOPEWELL residents
Top concerns in this water
Based on the most recent EPA and EWG data, these are the most significant water quality issues for DALE CITY.
PFAS contamination
Severe concernPerfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) detected. PFAS are persistent chemicals linked to cancer and immune effects with no known safe exposure threshold.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 18.9 ppb, 314x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernTotal trihalomethanes (TTHMs) detected at 22.3 ppb, 148x above the EWG health guideline of 0.15 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 12.4 ppb, 124x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
Contact DALE CITY
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Recommended water filters for HOPEWELL
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in this water supply.
Filter certified for PFOA/PFOS (NSF/ANSI 53 or 58)
$180-$750Reverse osmosis and some carbon block filters reduce PFAS. Look for certification to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 for PFOA/PFOS.
Carbon filter certified for VOCs (NSF/ANSI 53)
$180-$599Activated carbon is effective for disinfection byproducts. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 VOC reduction.
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Score breakdown
This utility's overall score of 63/100 breaks down across five weighted components. Read the full methodology →
Contaminants detected — international standards comparison
Every contaminant detected, compared side-by-side against US EPA legal limits, the EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184), WHO Guidelines, and California's Public Health Goal (the strictest US benchmark). Why we show multiple standards →
| Contaminant | Detected | EWG US health-based |
EPA US legal |
EU DWD Europe |
WHO global |
CA PHG strictest US |
Tested sample year |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) PFAS |
4.38 ppt | 0.09 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 0.007 | — | EPA violation |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
18.9 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 314× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
22.3 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 148× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
12.4 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 124× over |
| Bromodichloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
5.68 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 95× over |
| Trichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
4.21 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 42× over |
| Dichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
7.37 ppb | 0.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 37× over |
| Chloroform Disinfection byproduct |
13.5 ppb | 0.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 34× over |
| Dibromochloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
2.96 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 30× over |
| Dibromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.605 ppb | 0.03 | — | — | — | — | — | 20× over |
| Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) PFAS |
2.55 ppt | 0.3 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 1 | — | 8.5× over |
| Nitrate* Inorganic |
1.12 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | 8.0× over |
| Nitrate and nitrite* Inorganic |
1.12 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | 8.0× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.0988 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 4.9× over |
| 6:2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonic Acid (6:2 FTSA) * Other |
3.17 ppt | 1.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 3.2× over |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
165.0 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Radium, combined (-226 and -228)* Radiological |
0.02 pCi/L | 0.05 | 5.0 | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Bromoform Disinfection byproduct |
0.0927 ppb | 0.5 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| 1,4-Dioxane Semi-volatile organic compound |
0.02 ppb | 0.35 | — | — | 50 | 1 | — | Below guideline |
| Barium* Heavy metal |
31.1 ppb | 700.0 | 2000.0 | — | 1300 | 2000 | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
2.54 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Aluminum* Heavy metal |
10.2 ppb | 600.0 | — | 200 | — | 600 | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA) PFAS |
14.3 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA) PFAS |
12.8 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA) PFAS |
11.8 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Molybdenum Other |
0.35 ppb | 40.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Vanadium Other |
0.175 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHPA) PFAS |
3.7 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Monochloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.184 ppb | 53.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) PFAS |
6.05 ppt | 2000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Monobromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.05 ppb | 25.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.122 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Bromide Other |
14.0 ppb | — | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride* Inorganic |
0.674 ppm | — | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Nitrite* Inorganic |
0.000957 ppm | — | 1.0 | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
All values in the unit of the detected level. Red cells indicate the detected level exceeds that standard. Some contaminants have limits in some jurisdictions but not others (shown as —). The "Tested" column shows the year each contaminant sample was collected.
Sources: US EPA, EU Drinking Water Directive 2020/2184, WHO Guidelines (4th ed.), California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
DALE CITY service area
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