Water Quality: Norfolk, VA
5 water systems • 298,051 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Norfolk is served by 5 public water systems with a combined service population of 298,051 people, and has 8 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. None of those violations are health-based — the records reflect missed monitoring or reporting deadlines rather than a contaminant exceeding safe levels. Norfolk's violation count is 85% below the national average for Virginia.
Water Systems Serving Norfolk
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORFOLK, CITY OF | VA3710100 | Surface Water | 234,220 | 6 |
| NAVAL STATION NORFOLK | VA3710050 | Surface Water | 48,826 | 0 |
| NSA HAMPTON ROADS, MAIN BASE | VA3710850 | Surface Water | 7,533 | 0 |
| NSA HAMPTON ROADS, PORTSMOUTH ANNEX | VA3740650 | Surface Water | 6,072 | 0 |
| NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY-NW | VA3550620 | Groundwater | 1,400 | 2 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.