A88/100
CITY OF CHESAPEAKE - WESTERN BRANCH SYS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 32,326 people · Virginia
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
VA3550050
Violations
2
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 380.00 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 2012.
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 - WESTERN BRANCH SYS
Is CITY OF CHESAPEAKE - WESTERN BRANCH SYS water safe to drink?
CITY OF CHESAPEAKE - WESTERN BRANCH SYS water receives a grade of A (88/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 69 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 - WESTERN BRANCH SYS detected?
69 contaminants were tested in CITY OF CHESAPEAKE - WESTERN BRANCH 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 - WESTERN BRANCH SYS have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF CHESAPEAKE - WESTERN BRANCH SYS has 2 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2012. Violation types include MCL, MR. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF CHESAPEAKE - WESTERN BRANCH SYS serve?
CITY OF CHESAPEAKE - WESTERN BRANCH SYS serves approximately 32,326 people, Virginia. The system provides water to 1 community: Chesapeake City.
What type of water does CITY OF CHESAPEAKE - WESTERN BRANCH SYS provide?
CITY OF CHESAPEAKE - WESTERN BRANCH SYS sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is VA3550050.
How does CITY OF CHESAPEAKE - WESTERN BRANCH SYS compare to other utilities in Virginia?
CITY OF CHESAPEAKE - WESTERN BRANCH SYS scores 88/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Virginia state page for a full comparison of water systems.