A86/100
NEWPORT NEWS, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 407,300 people · Virginia
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
VA3700500
Violations
11
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 230.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 1980.
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 NEWPORT NEWS, CITY OF
Is NEWPORT NEWS, CITY OF water safe to drink?
NEWPORT NEWS, CITY OF water receives a grade of A (86/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 76 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has NEWPORT NEWS, CITY OF detected?
76 contaminants were tested in NEWPORT NEWS, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does NEWPORT NEWS, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, NEWPORT NEWS, CITY OF has 11 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 1980. Violation types include MR.
How many people does NEWPORT NEWS, CITY OF serve?
NEWPORT NEWS, CITY OF serves approximately 407,300 people, Virginia. The system provides water to 1 community: Newport News City.
What type of water does NEWPORT NEWS, CITY OF provide?
NEWPORT NEWS, CITY OF 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 VA3700500.
How does NEWPORT NEWS, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Virginia?
NEWPORT NEWS, CITY OF scores 86/100 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.