A91/100
SUFFOLK, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 69,822 people · Virginia
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
VA3800805
Violations
3
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 410.00 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 2004.
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 SUFFOLK, CITY OF
Is SUFFOLK, CITY OF water safe to drink?
SUFFOLK, CITY OF water receives a grade of A (91/100), 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 SUFFOLK, CITY OF detected?
69 contaminants were tested in SUFFOLK, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does SUFFOLK, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, SUFFOLK, CITY OF has 3 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2004. Violation types include MR.
How many people does SUFFOLK, CITY OF serve?
SUFFOLK, CITY OF serves approximately 69,822 people, Virginia. The system provides water to 1 community: Suffolk City.
What type of water does SUFFOLK, CITY OF provide?
SUFFOLK, 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 VA3800805.
How does SUFFOLK, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Virginia?
SUFFOLK, CITY OF scores 91/100 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.