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Is Virginia Beach Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Yes! Generally Safe to Drink*

LAST UPDATED: 7:47 pm, August 7, 2022
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Can You Drink Tap Water in Virginia Beach?

Yes, Virginia Beach's tap water is generally considered safe to drink as Virginia Beach has no active health based violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) that we are aware of. Other factors such as lead piping in a home, or low levels of pollutants on immunocompromised individuals, should also be considered, however. To find more recent info we might have, you can check out our boil water notice page, the city's water provider website, or Virginia Beach's local Twitter account.

According the EPA’s ECHO database, from April 30, 2019 to June 30, 2022, Virginia Beach's water utility, City of Virginia Beach, had 0 violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. For more details on the violations, please see our violation history section below. The last violation for Virginia Beach was resolved on May 31, 2012. This assessment is based on the City of Virginia Beach water system, other water systems in the city may have different results.

While tap water that meets the EPA health guidelines generally won’t make you sick to your stomach, it can still contain regulated and unregulated contaminants present in trace amounts that could potentially cause health issues over the long-run. These trace contaminants may also impact immunocompromised and vulnerable individuals.

The EPA is reviewing if it’s current regulations around pollutant levels in tap water are strict enough, and the health dangers posed by unregulated pollutants, like PFAS.

Water Quality Report for Virginia Beach Tap Water

The most recent publicly available numbers for measured contaminant levels in Virginia Beach tap water are in its 2020 Water Quality Report. As you can see, there are levels which the EPA considers to be acceptable, but being below the maximum allowable level doesn’t necessarily mean the water is healthy.

Lead in tap water, for example, is currently allowed at up to 15ppb by the EPA, but it has set the ideal goal for lead at zero. This highlights how meeting EPA standards doesn’t necessarily mean local tap water is healthy.

EPA regulations continue to change as it evaluates the long term impacts of chemicals and updates drinking water acceptable levels. The rules around arsenic, as well as, lead and copper are currently being re-evaluated.

There are also a number of "emerging" contaminants that are not currently. For example, PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), for which the EPA has issued a health advisory. PFAS are called "forever chemicals" since they tend not to break down in the environment or the human body and can accumulate over time.

We recommend looking at the contaminants present in Virginia Beach's water quality reports, or getting your home's tap water tested to see if you should be filtering your water.

Virginia Beach Tap Water Safe Drinking Water Act Violation History - Prior 10 Years

Below is a ten year history of violations for the water system named City of Virginia Beach for Virginia Beach in Virginia. For more details please see the "What do these Violations Mean?" section below.

From May 1, 2012 to May 31, 2012, Virginia Beach had 1 health-based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Acute (TCR) which falls into the Microbials rule code group, and the Total Coliform Rules rule code family for the following contaminant code: Coliform (TCR).

Is there Lead in Virginia Beach Water?

Based on the EPA’s ECHO Database, 90% of the samples taken from the Virginia Beach water system, City of Virginia Beach, between sample start date and sample end date, were at or below, 0.0 mg/L of lead in Virginia Beach water. This is 0% of the 0.015 mg/L action level. This means 10% of the samples taken from Virginia Beach contained more lead.

While Virginia Beach water testing may have found 0.0 mg/L of lead in its water, that does not mean your water source has the same amount. The amount of lead in water in a city can vary greatly from neighborhood to neighborhood, or even building to building. Many buildings, particularly older ones, have lead pipes or service lines which can be a source of contamination. To find out if your home has lead, we recommend getting you water tested.

No amount of lead in water is healthy, only less dangerous. As lead accumulates in our bodies over time, even exposure to relatively small amounts can have negative health effects. For more information, please check out our Lead FAQ page.

Are there PFAS in Virginia Beach Tap Water?

Currently, testing tap water for PFAS isn’t mandated on a national level. We do have a list of military bases where there have been suspected or confirmed leaks. There appears to be at least one military base - DAM NECK VA - near Virginia Beach with suspected leaks.

With many potential sources of PFAS in tap water across the US, the best information we currently have about which cities have PFAS in their water is this ewg map, which you can check to see if Virginia Beach has been evaluated for yet.

Our stance is better safe than sorry, and that it makes sense to try to purify the tap water just in case.

Virginia Beach SDWA Violation History Table - Prior 10 Years

Compliance Period Status Health-Based? Category Code Code Rule Code Contaminant Code Rule Group Code Rule Family Code
05/01/2012 - 05/31/2012 Resolved Yes Maximum Contaminant Level Violation (MCL) Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Acute (TCR) (21) Total Coliform Rule (110) Coliform (TCR) (3100) Microbials (100) Total Coliform Rules (110)

What do these Violations Mean?

Safe Drinking Water Act Violations categories split into two groups, health based, and non-health based. Generally, health based violations are more serious, though non-health based violations can also be cause for concern.

Health Based Violations

  1. Maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) - maximum allowed contaminant level was exceeded.
  2. Maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs) - maximum allowed disinfectant level was exceeded.
  3. Other violations (Other) - the exact required process to reduce the amounts of contaminants in drinking water was not followed.

Non-Health Based Violations

  1. Monitoring and reporting violations (MR, MON) - failure to conduct the required regular monitoring of drinking water quality, and/or to submit monitoring results on time.
  2. Public notice violations (Other) - failure to immediately alert consumers if there is a serious problem with their drinking water that may pose a risk to public health.
  3. Other violations (Other) - miscellaneous violations, such as failure to issue annual consumer confidence reports or maintain required records.

SDWA Table Key

Field Description
Compliance Period Dates of the compliance period.
Status Current status of the violation.
  • Resolved - The violation has at least one resolving enforcement action. In SDWIS, this indicates that either the system has returned to compliance from the violation, the rule that was violated was no longer applicable, or no further action was needed.
  • Archived - The violation is not Resolved, but is more than five years past its compliance period end date. In keeping with the Enforcement Response Policy, the violation no longer contributes to the public water system's overall compliance status. Unresolved violations are also marked as Archived when a system ceases operations (becomes inactive).
  • Addressed - The violation is not Resolved or Archived, and is addressed by one or more formal enforcement actions.
  • Unaddressed - The violation is not Resolved or Archived, and has not been addressed by formal enforcement.
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Health-Based? Whether the violation is health based.
Category Code
The category of violation that is reported.
  • TT - Treatment Technique Violation
  • MRDL - Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level
  • Other - Other Violation
  • MCL - Maximum Contaminant Level Violation
  • MR - Monitoring and Reporting
  • MON - Monitoring Violation
  • RPT - Reporting Violation
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Code A full description of violation codes can be accessed in the SDWA_REF_CODE_VALUES (CSV) table.
Contaminant Code A code value that represents a contaminant for which a public water system has incurred a violation of a primary drinking water regulation.
Rule Code Code for a National Drinking Water rule.
  • 110 - Total Coliform Rule
  • 121 - Surface Water Treatment Rule
  • 122 - Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
  • 123 - Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
  • 130 - Filter Backwash Rule
  • 140 - Ground Water Rule
  • 210 - Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 220 - Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 230 - Total Trihalomethanes
  • 310 - Volatile Organic Chemicals
  • 331 - Nitrates
  • 332 - Arsenic
  • 333 - Inorganic Chemicals
  • 320 - Synthetic Organic Chemicals
  • 340 - Radionuclides
  • 350 - Lead and Copper Rule
  • 410 - Public Notice Rule
  • 420 - Consumer Confidence Rule
  • 430 - Miscellaneous
  • 500 - Not Regulated
  • 111 - Revised Total Coliform Rule
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Rule Group Code Code that uniquely identifies a rule group.
  • 120 - Surface Water Treatment Rules
  • 130 - Filter Backwash Rule
  • 140 - Groundwater Rule
  • 210 - Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 220 - Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 230 - Total Trihalomethanes
  • 310 - Volatile Organic Chemicals
  • 320 - Synthetic Organic Chemicals
  • 330 - Inorganic Chemicals
  • 340 - Radionuclides
  • 350 - Lead and Copper Rule
  • 400 - Other
  • 500 - Not Regulated
  • 110 - Total Coliform Rules
  • 410 - Public Notice Rule
  • 420 - Consumer Confidence Rule
  • 430 - Miscellaneous
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Rule Family Code Code for rule family.
  • 100 - Microbials
  • 200 - Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 300 - Chemicals
  • 400 - Other
  • 500 - Not Regulated
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For more clarification please visit the EPA's data dictionary.

Virginia Beach Water - Frequently Asked Questions

WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION?
Water Quality: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Safe Drinking Water Information Helpline: 1-800-426-4791 Website: www.epa.gov/safewater Local Drinking Water Quality: Susan Sadowski, Virginia Beach Public Utilities Phone: (757) 385-1400 Email: ssadowsk@vbgov.com Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water Phone: (757) 683-2000 Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov/drinking-water Water Treatment: Jim Cherry, P.E., Virginia Beach Public Utilities Phone: (757) 385-1400 Email: jcherry@vbgov.com Source Water Assessment: Don Piron, P.E., Virginia Beach Public Utilities Phone: (757) 385-4171 Email: dpiron@vbgov.com Water Conservation: Laura Tworek, Virginia Beach Public Utilities Phone: (757) 385-4171 Email: ltworek@vbgov.com'>ltworek@vbgov.com This Report: Laura Tworek, Virginia Beach Public Utilities Phone: (757) 385-4171 Email: ltworek@vbgov.com'>ltworek@vbgov.com Backflow/Cross-Connection Prevention: Belinda Wilson, P.E., Virginia Beach Public Utilities Phone: (757) 385-4171 Email: bbwilson@vbgov.com Your Water Account:
WHERE DOES MY WATER COME FROM?
Virginia Beach water comes from surface water treated at Norfolk’s Moores BridgesWater Treatment Plant. The mission of the Virginia Beach Department of Public Utilities is to provide a safe and sufficient water supply that will enhance and sustain our vibrant community. The Lake Gaston Water Supply Pipeline helps fulfill that mission by providing water to Virginia Beach citizens through a 76-mile-long pipeline leading from Lake Gaston in Brunswick County to Lake Prince, a reservoir located in Suffolk but owned and operated by Norfolk. From the reservoirs, water is pumped to the treatment plant, where it undergoes an extensive filtering and disinfection process to remove any particles, bacteria, algae, and other impurities. The Moores Bridges Water Treatment Plant uses state-
IS THE WATER SAFE FOR EVERYONE?
Virginia Beach water meets all Environmental Protection Agency drinking water standards. To ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed regulations limiting the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has established similar regulations for bottled water. All drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of these contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the
HOW DO I CONTACT VIRGINIA BEACH CUSTOMER SERVICE?
To contact customer service for the Virginia Beach water provider, City of Virginia Beach, please use the information below.
By Mail: 2401 Courthouse Drive
3rd Floor
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, 23456
HOW TO PAY BILL FOR CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH
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HOW TO START & STOP VIRGINIA BEACH WATER SERVICE
Starting Your Service

Moving to a new house or apartment in Virginia Beach means you will often need to put the water in your name with City of Virginia Beach. In order to put the water in your name, please click the link to the start service form below. Start service requests for water bills typically take two business days.

Start Service Form

Want to create a new account?

Leaving your house or apartment in Virginia Beach means you will likely need to take your name off of the water bill with City of Virginia Beach. In order to take your name off the water bill, please click the link to the stop service form below. Stop service for water bills requests typically take two business days.

Stop Service Form

Is Virginia Beach Tap Water Safe to Drink? Tap water & safety quality

The estimated price of bottled water

$1.94 in USD (1.5-liter)

USER SUBMITTED RATINGS

Virginia Beach tap water
  • Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility 23% Low
  • Water Pollution 37% Low
  • Drinking Water Quality and Accessibility 77% High
  • Water Quality 63% High

The above data is comprised of subjective, user submitted opinions about the water quality and pollution in Virginia Beach, measured on a scale from 0% (lowest) to 100% (highest).

Related FAQS

Virginia Beach Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report)

The EPA mandates that towns and cities consistently monitor and test their tap water. They must report their findings in an annual Consumer Confidence Report. Below is the most recent water quality report from Virginia Beach's Water. If you would like to see the original version of the report, please click here.

WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION?

Water Quality:

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Safe Drinking Water Information Helpline: 1-800-426-4791

Website: www.epa.gov/safewater

Local Drinking Water Quality:

Susan Sadowski, Virginia Beach Public Utilities

Phone: (757) 385-1400

Email: ssadowsk@vbgov.com

Virginia Department of Health

Office of Drinking Water

Phone: (757) 683-2000

Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov/drinking-water

Water Treatment:

Jim Cherry, P.E., Virginia Beach Public Utilities Phone: (757) 385-1400

Email: jcherry@vbgov.com

Source Water Assessment:

Don Piron, P.E., Virginia Beach Public Utilities Phone: (757) 385-4171

Email: dpiron@vbgov.com

Water Conservation:

Laura Tworek, Virginia Beach Public Utilities Phone: (757) 385-4171

Email: ltworek@vbgov.com

This Report:

Laura Tworek, Virginia Beach Public Utilities Phone: (757) 385-4171

Email: ltworek@vbgov.com

Backflow/Cross-Connection Prevention:

Belinda Wilson, P.E., Virginia Beach Public Utilities

Phone: (757) 385-4171

Email: bbwilson@vbgov.com

Your Water Account:

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES

The Virginia Beach Department of Public Utilities is part of the City of Virginia Beach municipal government.

The City Council meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month except in July and December, when the meetings occur on the first and second Tuesdays. Agendas for upcoming meetings may be requested from the City Clerk’s office at (757) 385-4303 or found online at www.VBgov.com.

TAGALOG

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SPANISH

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2021

WATER

QUALITY

REPORT

for 2020 data

Clearly Defined

TheVirginia Beach AnnualWater Quality Report is our report card to you.

Virginia Beach Public Utilities is committed to delivering safe, high-quality drinking water to your tap all day, every day. We are pleased to present you with this annual water quality report which contains information about your water and summarizes test results performed from January 1 through December 31, 2020. In this report, learn where your water comes from, how it is treated and tested, and how Virginia Beach water compares to federal and state standards.

Where Does My Water Come From?

Virginia Beach water comes from surface water treated at Norfolk’s Moores BridgesWater Treatment Plant.

The mission of the Virginia Beach Department of Public Utilities is to provide a safe and sufficient water supply that will enhance and sustain our vibrant community. The Lake Gaston Water Supply Pipeline helps fulfill that mission by providing water to Virginia Beach citizens through a 76-mile-long pipeline leading from Lake Gaston in Brunswick County to Lake Prince, a reservoir located in Suffolk but owned

and operated by Norfolk. From the reservoirs, water is pumped to the treatment plant, where it undergoes an extensive filtering and disinfection process to remove any particles, bacteria, algae, and other impurities. The Moores Bridges Water Treatment Plant uses state-

Why Treat Water?

To ensure the water is clean, safe, and pleasant to drink.

The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include lakes, ponds, reservoirs, rivers, springs, streams, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally- occurring organic and inorganic substances. Water also picks up contaminants from animals and human activity.

Disinfection is an essential part of the water treatment process, preventing the occurrence and spread of many water-borne diseases. Norfolk’s Moores Bridges Water Treatment Plant treats our source water, testing it for over 230 substances. Further testing is performed daily throughout Virginia Beach’s water distribution system. An average of 286 water quality samples are collected and analyzed monthly, providing continual monitoring for the highest water quality possible.

Virginia Beach Department of Public Utilities Phone: (757) 385-4631 or 1-866-697-3481 Website: www.VBgov.com/PU

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of-the-art treatment technology and ensures water quality through continual monitoring and testing.

Possible contaminants in untreated water:

people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly people, and infants can be particularly at risk for infections. These people, or those

VIRGINIA BEACH WATER QUALITY DATA

JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2020

  • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from wildlife, pets, agricultural livestock operations, septic tanks, and sewage treatment plants. When ingested, these microscopic organisms can cause diarrhea, fever, and other gastrointestinal symptoms.
  • Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.
  • Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, storm water runoff, and residential use.
  • Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production and can also come from gas stations, storm water runoff, and septic systems.
  • Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

The water treatment process removes these impurities and ensures the water is safe to drink.

Is the Water Safe for Everyone?

Virginia Beach water meets all Environmental Protection Agency drinking water standards.

To ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed regulations limiting the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has established similar regulations for bottled water.

All drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of these contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the

caring for them, should seek advice from their health care providers about their drinking water.

The EPA/CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) guidelines on reducing the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791) or the EPA website at www.epa.gov/safewater.

A message about lead in drinking water:

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with a property’s service lines and plumbing. Virginia Beach Public Utilities is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components.

When your water has been sitting in the water lines for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791) or at www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

Source Water Assessment

Your water is tested before and after it is treated to ensure it meets federal and state standards. A source water assessment of our system has been conducted by the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission. This was done to determine the susceptibility to contamination of the surface water from which our drinking water originates. In Hampton Roads, all surface water sources were determined to be of high susceptibility to contamination using the criteria developed by the state. Areas that rely on surface water commonly receive this rating. However, Norfolk’s Moores Bridges Water Treatment Plant tests and treats the water to meet federal drinking water standards.

 

Substance

 

 

 

Likely Source

 

Range

Average

Highest Level

 

MCL

 

MCLG

UNIT

 

Meets EPA

 

 

 

 

 

Level

Detected

 

 

 

Standards

Table

Atrazine

 

 

 

 

 

 

Agricultural runoff

 

 

 

ND - 0.07

ND

 

 

0.07

 

 

3

 

3

 

ppb

 

 

Barium

 

 

 

 

 

 

Erosion of natural deposits

 

0.03 - 0.05

0.04

 

0.05

 

 

2

 

2

 

ppm

 

 

Substances

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

 

 

Drinking water disinfection byproduct

18 - 54.3

33.9

 

38.82

 

 

60

 

 

NA

 

ppb

 

 

 

Fluoride

 

 

 

 

 

 

Added for prevention of tooth decay

 

0.1 - 0.9

0.6

 

 

0.71

 

 

4

 

4

 

ppm

 

 

 

Gross Beta

 

 

 

 

 

 

Erosion of natural deposits

 

3

 

3

 

 

 

3

 

 

506

 

0

 

pCi/L

 

 

Regulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nitrate as Nitrogen

 

 

 

 

Erosion of natural deposits, runoff

 

0.05 - 0.26

 

 

3

0.26

 

 

10

 

10

 

ppm

 

Meets EPA

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)

 

Drinking water disinfection byproduct

25.3 - 77.4

46.4

 

52.82

 

 

80

 

 

NA

 

ppb

 

 

 

Substance

 

 

 

Likely Source

 

Percent Removal

 

 

Range

 

MCL

 

MCLG

UNIT

 

Standards

 

Total Organic Carbon

 

 

Occurs naturally in environment

 

53% (45% is required)

45 - 66%

 

 

TT

 

 

NA

 

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Microbiological

Substance

 

 

 

Likely Source

 

 

Range

 

Highest Level

 

 

 

 

MRDL

 

 

 

 

MRDLG

 

UNIT

 

Meets EPA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Detected

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chloramine

 

 

Drinking water disinfectant

 

 

0.3 - 5.1

 

 

3.83

 

< 1.0 maximum, and

 

 

4

 

 

 

ppm

 

 

 

Table

Substance

 

Likely Source

Lowest Monthly Percentage of

Highest Level

 

 

 

 

MCL

 

 

 

 

MCLG

 

 

 

UNIT

 

Meets EPA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Samples Meeting the Limit

 

 

Detected

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standards

 

Turbidity

 

 

Soil runoff

 

100%

 

 

 

0.29

 

0.3 95% of the time

 

 

NA

 

 

 

NTU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

Substance

 

 

 

 

Likely Source

 

Range

 

Number of Sites

 

MCL

 

MCLG

 

 

UNIT

 

Meets EPA

Copper

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exceeding the AL

 

 

 

 

 

Standards

2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corrosion of household plumbing

 

90% of samples 0.11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

from

Copper

 

 

 

 

0

 

 

1.3

 

 

1.3

 

 

ppm

 

 

system

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.002 - 0.214

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lead

Lead

Corrosion of household plumbing

 

90% of samples ND

 

 

 

0

 

 

15

 

 

0

 

 

 

ppb

 

 

 

systems, erosion of natural deposits

 

ND - 2.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Table

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Substance

 

 

 

 

 

Likely Source

 

 

 

 

 

 

Range

 

Average

Highest Level

Secondary

UNIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Level

Detected

 

Standard

 

Table5

Aluminum

 

 

 

 

Erosion of natural deposits; also comes from addition of

 

0.02 - 0.03

 

0.02

 

 

0.03

 

0.20

ppm

 

 

 

 

treatment chemicals at the water treatment plant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Substances

Chloride

 

 

 

 

Natural in environment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13 - 21

 

16

 

 

 

21

 

 

250

ppm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foaming Agents

 

 

Natural in environment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6 - 13

 

9

 

 

 

13

 

 

500

ppb

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unregulatedand

Iron

 

 

 

 

Natural in environment

 

 

 

 

 

 

ND - 0.04

 

ND

0.04

 

0.3

 

ppm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sodium

 

 

 

 

Occurs naturally in the environment; also comes from the

 

 

 

10 - 15

 

12

 

 

 

15

 

 

NA4

ppm

 

Manganese

 

 

 

 

Natural in environment

 

 

 

 

 

 

ND - 0.004

 

0.001

 

0.004

 

0.050

ppm

 

pH

 

 

 

 

Adjusted during water treatment process

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.3 - 8.3

 

7.7

 

 

7.71

 

6.5 - 8.5

pH

Secondary

 

 

 

 

 

addition of treatment chemicals at the water treatment plant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Dissolved Solids

 

Natural in environment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

39 - 120

 

85

 

 

120

 

500

ppm

 

Sulfate

 

 

 

 

Occurs naturally in the environment; also comes from the

 

 

 

26 - 27

 

27

 

 

 

27

 

 

250

ppm

 

 

 

 

 

 

addition of treatment chemicals at the water treatment plant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zinc

 

 

 

 

Occurs naturally in the environment; also comes from the

 

0.01 - 0.46

 

0.21

 

 

0.46

 

5

 

 

ppm

 

 

 

 

 

addition of treatment chemicals at the water treatment plant

 

 

 

 

 

 

Information

Substance

Range

Average

UNIT

Level

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alkalinity

20

- 35

28

ppm

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

Ammonia

ND - 0.9

0.1

ppm

 

 

 

 

 

Silica

3

- 6

5

ppm

 

Hardness

39

- 61

48*

ppm

 

 

 

 

 

 

*The water averages in the range between soft and slightly hard. This means there is enough hardness for soaps and detergents to work properly, yet not too much to interfere with most industrial applications. To find grains per gallon, divide ppm value by 17.

Water Quality Data Table Definitions

Action Level or AL - The concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL - The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs (see definition below) as feasible by using the best available treatment technology.

Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG - The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety set by EPA.

Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level or MRDL - The highest level of disinfectant allowed in the drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for the control of microbial contaminants.

Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal or MRDLG

  • The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

NA - Not applicable.

ND - Not detected in the water.

Nephelometric Turbidity Unit or NTU - Units describing how cloudy a water sample appears. Turbidity is a good indicator of the effectiveness of our filtration system.

ppb (parts per billion) - Concentration in parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (μg/L); this is equivalent to a single

water poses a health risk.

However, some people may be more vulnerable than the general population to drinking water contaminants. Immunocompromised persons such as people undergoing chemotherapy, organ transplant recipients,

The assessment report consists of maps showing the source water assessment area, a list of known land use activities of concern, and documentation of any known contamination. The report is available by contacting Don Piron at (757) 385-4171 or dpiron@vbgov.com.

1The highest monthly average for calendar year.

2The highest running average over four quarters at one location.

3The highest running average over four quarters.

4For physician-prescribed “no salt diets,” a limit of 20 ppm is suggested.

5Monitoring unregulated substances helps the EPA to determine where certain contaminants occur and whether it needs to regulate those contaminants.

6EPA considers 50 pCi/L to be the level of concern for Beta particles.

7EPA requires the Lead and Copper Table to reflect monitoring results for the period of January 1st, 2018 through December 31st, 2020. The state allows us to monitor for lead and copper less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently.

penny in $10,000,000.

ppm (parts per million) - Concentration in parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/L); this is equivalent to a single penny in $10,000.

Treatment Technique or TT - A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

Contaminants


City of Virginia Beach

EWG's drinking water quality report shows results of tests conducted by the water utility and provided to the Environmental Working Group by the Virginia Department of Health - Office of Drinking Water, as well as information from the U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History database (ECHO). For the latest quarter assessed by the U.S. EPA (January 2019 - March 2019), tap water provided by this water utility was in compliance with federal health-based drinking water standards.

Utility details

  • Serves: 446067
  • Data available: 2012-2017
  • Data Source: Purchased surface water
  • Total: 23

Contaminants That Exceed Guidelines

  • Bromodichloromethane
  • Chloroform
  • Chromium (hexavalent)
  • Dibromochloromethane
  • Dichloroacetic acid
  • Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
  • Trichloroacetic acid

Other Detected Contaminants

  • 1%2C2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane (DBCP)*
  • Aluminum*
  • Atrazine*
  • Barium*
  • Bromochloroacetic acid
  • Chlorate
  • Dalapon*
  • Dibromoacetic acid
  • Fluoride*
  • Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
  • Hexachlorocyclopentadiene*
  • Manganese*
  • Monobromoacetic acid*
  • Monochloroacetic acid
  • Nitrate and nitrite*
  • Strontium

Reminder

Always take extra precautions, the water may be safe to drink when it leaves the sewage treatment plant but it may pick up pollutants during its way to your tap. We advise that you ask locals or hotel staff about the water quality. Also, note that different cities have different water mineral contents.

Sources and Resources

Virginia Beach Tap Water


If you have not done a whole lot of research into the purity of your Virginia Beach tap water, then you need to start today. A day without drinking safe, pure filtered water is like sipping distilled water on a hot summer’s day. The contaminants in Virginia Beach tap water are too many to count, and they are getting worse.

Recently I had to deal with water damage restoration on an apartment complex that used to have one of the best water supplies in town. Now, all of the water is stagnant because the source had to be shut down for routine maintenance. When I went to the apartment complex to investigate, I was shocked to see that the standing water in the sink was brownish-black, with the staining of dried algae growth due to the lack of a good filtration system. Also in the bathroom, there were dark, slimy creatures floating around, and the water in the shower stalls were discolored, smelling like dead insects.

When I went to the water authority, they told me that they test the water each day and that it was safe to drink. But, I had to take my chances, and drink the water anyway, just in case. It turns out that the Virginia Beach water authority does not test its own water, so when the source goes down, they assume that the entire water supply is bad. So, they continue testing and don’t recommend that the entire water system is tested until the problem is resolved. They also won’t tell you that it might be time to install a home purifier, because if everyone in the city takes baths or showers in chlorinated water, there would be little risk of the bad “bacteria” entering your food. It’s almost like telling the local grocery store employees to leave the store with their hands tied because if they touch the water, you could get sick from the chemicals in the water.

Drinking Water in Virginia Beach

Drinking Water in Virginia Beach can be safe if the treatment facility is up to par. There are many options available for a quality drinking water unit in the Ocean View area of Virginia Beach. The amount of fluoride that your local water provider adds to the water can affect the health of your family, so it’s important to do some research to learn what is being added. Also, the amount of chlorine in the water can make people with certain types of skin and hair vulnerable to breathing problems, so it is important to filter your shower water as well.

There are several different companies that manufacture water filtration systems, and most include a method that filters the water while it sits on the shelf in a grocery store. For the majority of us, we don’t need a system that filters everything that goes into our homes, but there are systems that are larger and more effective than the ones that come on the shelf. We also need a method of filtration that removes lead from the water and the odor from chlorine while leaving the good qualities in.

There are a number of excellent products on the market for both home use and commercial use. You should contact a medical professional in your area to find out which type of filtration system will work best for you and your family. There are several options and you should do your research to determine which one will provide the healthiest and purest water for your consumption. You can feel confident about the filtration methods that will be found in your home because the government has assured that every home in the United States is safe from harmful contaminants.

Virginia Beach Water

The Virginia Beach Water Park is the perfect place for a family vacation. It is located right on the ocean itself so you can truly enjoy the waterfront. In addition to that, there are also attractions nearby such as the Oceanfront condo and the Virginia Beach condos. You can also go whale watching or you can just enjoy the beautiful beachfront scenery and breathtaking views. There are tons of great things to do at Virginia Beach Water Park. In fact, it is considered one of the top ten theme parks in the world by most people.

Besides the fun in the water, Virginia Beach Water Park offers lots of other attractions such as Scripps Park so you can spend some time near the beach while enjoying the beautiful natural scenery. It also has two shopping malls and three movie theaters to keep you entertained. In addition to that, there is even an over 100 million gallon water pond which will definitely give you hours of enjoyment. You can also visit the many restaurants and cafes around the water park to enjoy the summer afternoon.

Virginia Beach Water Park also features a number of other activities including boat tours, golfing, fishing, tennis, and other great outdoor sports. The perfect weather and the beautiful beach make this a great place to take a vacation with your family. You can even take a trip to the nearby Oceanfront condo so you can stay right on the beach. If you ever get the chance to visit, you will surely enjoy yourself and will come back again.

Virginia Beach Water Quality

Virginia Beach has some of the best water quality in the entire country. In fact, you can go to various websites and check out for yourself that the water in Virginia Beach is some of the cleanest in the entire country. The reason why Virginia Beach has such good water quality is that they follow a strict no pollution standard and the whole region enjoys protection from harmful UV rays from the sun, blowing sand, and pollutants from factories located nearby.

One of the main contaminants found in the water in Virginia Beach is nitrates. These forms of pollutants are usually created by fertilizer production and animal wastes. While the quantity of nitrates in the water is low, it can still cause bad effects to both aquatic and plant life, including negatively affecting fish growth. If this happens, there will not be enough food for the fish.

Another common contaminant found in the water is copper, which is emitted during sewage treatment plants as well as from fertilizers. There are actually two different methods used to purify the water in Virginia Beach. The first method involves burning the copper that is found in the pipes, and the second involves filtering it with large amounts of gravel. Both these methods do result in purified water, but neither of them is completely effective. Many believe that the best method available is a combination of the two, which is to filter the water with both large amounts of sand and copper.

Water Quality Report

It is important that you are able to find the right system for your needs. The problem is that we are all looking for the right system. One of the best things you can do to ensure that you get the right system is to take a look at the Virginia Beach water quality report. This will help you to see exactly which water quality problems are out there and how you need to be prepared to handle them.

For example, one of the biggest areas of concern is E.coli. If you are using a typical filter system then you are probably dealing with this quite often. Even if you use a system that is top of the line then chances are that it is not going to be as effective as they all claim to be. You need to take a look at this so that you know exactly what is happening in your water.

The biggest reason that you want to take a look at the Virginia Beach water quality report is so that you can find out what the levels of different elements are in your local water. Since this is such an important issue then it is really just a good idea to make sure that you have this report. That way you can get a good idea of where your water is at and what to do about it. Most people do not realize that this report actually exists and how helpful it can be.

Water Treatment in Virginia Beach

Water treatment is a big concern in Virginia Beach as this beach is considered one of the most beautiful and scenic places on the east coast. Water from the ocean goes into the bay and this provides an abundant supply of water for the city as well as for the residents. However, not all the waters from the ocean are fit to be used and so this poses a huge problem for the water treatment plant. Only natural water can be treated in such a way that it does not pose any threat to human health and so this poses a big challenge to the water treatment plant. There are various ways in which the water is treated in the city.

If you are wondering what kind of water treatment system would be best suitable for your home, then you should know that there are two options – chlorination and the ultraviolet light filtration system. Depending on how much you are willing to spend, you can choose between these two options. While the first type of water treatment plant uses chemicals to kill the bacteria present in the water, the latter uses ultraviolet rays to kill the harmful bacteria. Both types of water treatment plants have their own pros and cons. While the latter may be more effective in terms of treating large volumes of water, it also consumes more energy and so it may not be affordable for people living in smaller areas.

If you want to use chlorine-based water treatment, then you will be happy to know that chlorine can be bought from anywhere except a hardware store. The problem with this water treatment method is that chlorine gas can cause respiratory problems especially if inhaled by an individual. This is why it is essential to get a water purification system that uses a carbon filtration system. Carbon filtration systems not only remove excess chlorine but also remove any other contaminants in the water that might affect your health in a negative way.

Water Treatment Plant in Virginia Beach

In the city of Virginia Beach, water is treated and then sent out into the ocean by the Virginia Beach Water Treatment Plant. This plant operates twenty-four hours a day seven days a week. They have experts that work to make sure that all of the water coming into the city of Virginia Beach is clean and safe for human consumption. This is critical because of how hurricanes can flood the city. Nobody wants to take chances with the water they use to help them with their daily life.

There are different levels of treatment that the city uses for the water. Everything from chlorine to minerals is used to treat the water so that it can be safe for people to swim in. When it gets to the storm drains, the water goes into those drainage areas before being sent out into the ocean. The treatment plant works hard to make sure that stormwater is not full of unwanted germs and bacteria because this will lead to more serious health problems.

It is important for anybody to have clean water to drink. Having clean water that is free of unwanted germs and bacteria is something that the city of Virginia Beach takes very seriously. The treatment plant works hard to make sure that every drop of water they receive is treated properly and safely to make sure that all of the water coming into the city is as clean and as safe as possible.

Virginia Beach Water Utility

Virginia Drinking Water Standards

Virginia’s Department of Environmental Quality has established Virginia Drinking Water Standards to protect the health and well-being of Virginians. These standards are set forth by the Virginia General Laws and the Virginia Code. Both sets of laws go a long way to regulate the treatment, storage, and distribution of Virginia’s safe and clean drinking water.

The Virginia Department of Health regulates the quality of the public’s drinking supply. They also ensure that all prescription and over-the-counter medications follow local drinking water standards and guidelines. All standards and programs work together in providing the safest and most effective methods for ensuring that the water you consume is clean and healthy. Virginia is committed to protecting the health of all of its citizens.

With all of the standards that Virginia is required to follow, we can be certain that we are getting what we pay for from the Virginia Department of Health. They work tirelessly to make sure that we are meeting these standards every single step of the way. Because they are so important to the health of all Virginians, it is important that we work closely with them to make certain that we implement these standards. As consumers, we need to be certain that our drinking water standards are met in order to have the confidence that it is safe to consume.

Water Utility

If you are looking for a Virginia Beach water utility company, there are a few things that you need to look out for. Of course, when you are choosing one, you should always consider the size and scope of their service offering. This is why it is important to always ask about their customer service, the type of training they have in installing solar panels, as well as any other questions that might be relevant to your own needs. There are a lot of water utility companies in Virginia Beach, so it’s always worth a phone call to ask if you can find out anything specific before agreeing to their services.

One thing to look for in a Virginia Beach water utility company is the type of incentives that they offer to customers who use their services. For instance, you should always inquire about any discounts on bill payments, free installation, or any number of such incentives. At the same time, you should also inquire about any possible late fees or connection fees that might be incurred by your household in the future. Also, you should inquire about what percentage of your bill goes towards the utility’s cost and what the percentage actually is. Some Virginia Beach utilities will in fact reduce your bill by a certain percentage when you sign up for a solar panel system or some other green energy program.

There are also some other perks that you should inquire about, such as whether they also offer green cleaning products or other similar services. You should also inquire about how long it will take for your service to begin and whether or not they have emergency service assistance available twenty-four hours a day, six days a week. Finally, you should also inquire about what happens if your solar energy system or other green programs suddenly stops working, whether there is a company grade substitute, and whether or not they have any other kinds of programs that are more affordable or cost-effective than their normal rate.

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