Water Quality: Suffolk, VA
7 water systems • 169,154 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Suffolk is served by 7 public water systems with a combined service population of 169,154 people, and has 103 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 4 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Suffolk's violation count is 93% above the national average for Virginia. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide, E. coli.
Contaminants Found
Can cause anemia in infants and young children; may cause nervous system effects at high levels.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant used to control taste, odor, and microorganisms
EPA limit: 0.8 mg/L
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
Water Systems Serving Suffolk
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PORTSMOUTH, CITY OF | VA3740600 | Surface Water | 97,915 | 16 |
| SUFFOLK, CITY OF | VA3800805 | Surface Water | 69,822 | 0 |
| WHALEYVILLE WATER WKS | VA3800880 | Groundwater | 545 | 0 |
| SCOTTSWOOD | VA3175650 | Groundwater | 390 | 9 |
| NOTTOWAY GARDENS | VA3175520 | Groundwater | 200 | 4 |
| DARDEN`S MILL ESTATES | VA3175282 | Groundwater | 182 | 60 |
| SCOTTLAND RIVERVIEW WATER SUPPLY | VA3181700 | Groundwater | 100 | 14 |
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.