B64/100
CITY OF CHESAPEAKE - NORTHWEST RIVER SYS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 165,240 people · Virginia
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
VA3550051
Violations
18
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 460.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | < 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2003.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About CITY OF CHESAPEAKE - NORTHWEST RIVER SYS
Is CITY OF CHESAPEAKE - NORTHWEST RIVER SYS water safe to drink?
CITY OF CHESAPEAKE - NORTHWEST RIVER SYS water receives a grade of B (64/100), which is considered good. Out of 76 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has CITY OF CHESAPEAKE - NORTHWEST RIVER SYS detected?
76 contaminants were tested in CITY OF CHESAPEAKE - NORTHWEST RIVER SYS's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CITY OF CHESAPEAKE - NORTHWEST RIVER SYS have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF CHESAPEAKE - NORTHWEST RIVER SYS has 18 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2003. Violation types include MCL, TT, MR. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF CHESAPEAKE - NORTHWEST RIVER SYS serve?
CITY OF CHESAPEAKE - NORTHWEST RIVER SYS serves approximately 165,240 people, Virginia. The system provides water to 1 community: Chesapeake City.
What type of water does CITY OF CHESAPEAKE - NORTHWEST RIVER SYS provide?
CITY OF CHESAPEAKE - NORTHWEST RIVER SYS sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is VA3550051.
How does CITY OF CHESAPEAKE - NORTHWEST RIVER SYS compare to other utilities in Virginia?
CITY OF CHESAPEAKE - NORTHWEST RIVER SYS scores 64/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Virginia state page for a full comparison of water systems.