VOCs & pesticides
Volatile Organic Compounds in U.S. tap water
12 public water systems across 3 U.S. states report Volatile Organic Compounds in their annual Consumer Confidence Report. None currently sit at or above the federal limit.
Within the federal limit (11)
| Water system | Measured |
|---|---|
| City of Hampton, VA 2024 annual report | Not detected ug/L |
| City of Newport News, VA 2025 annual report | Not detected ug/L |
| City of Poquoson, VA 2025 annual report | Not detected ug/L |
| City of Poquoson, VA 2024 annual report | Not detected ug/L |
| Hampton, VA 2025 annual report | Not detected ug/L |
| James City County, VA 2025 annual report | Not detected ug/L |
| James City County, VA 2024 annual report | Not detected ug/L |
| Newport News, VA 2024 annual report | Not detected ug/L |
| Spokane Valley, WA 2024 annual report | Not detected ug/L |
| York County, VA 2024 annual report | Not detected ug/L |
| York County, VA 2025 annual report | Not detected ug/L |
Frequently asked
+What is Volatile Organic Compounds?
Volatile Organic Compounds is a contaminant some U.S. public water utilities measure and report in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+Does Volatile Organic Compounds have a federal limit in drinking water?
Volatile Organic Compounds does not have an enforceable federal MCL. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+How many U.S. water systems have Volatile Organic Compounds over the federal limit?
Zero of the 12 public water systems in The Water Map dataset currently report Volatile Organic Compounds at or above its federal limit.
+How can I check if Volatile Organic Compounds is in my city's tap water?
Search your city on The Water Map (https://www.thewatermap.com/) or browse the list on this page. Every U.S. public water utility is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report that lists every contaminant it measured, including Volatile Organic Compounds.
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