A90/100
VIRGINIA BEACH, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 437,994 people · Virginia
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
—
System ID
VA3810900
Violations
3
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 350.00 µg/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 VIRGINIA BEACH, CITY OF
Is VIRGINIA BEACH, CITY OF water safe to drink?
VIRGINIA BEACH, CITY OF water receives a grade of A (90/100), 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 VIRGINIA BEACH, CITY OF detected?
76 contaminants were tested in VIRGINIA BEACH, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does VIRGINIA BEACH, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, VIRGINIA BEACH, CITY OF has 3 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 VIRGINIA BEACH, CITY OF serve?
VIRGINIA BEACH, CITY OF serves approximately 437,994 people, Virginia. The system provides water to 1 community: Virginia Beach City.
What type of water does VIRGINIA BEACH, CITY OF provide?
VIRGINIA BEACH, CITY OF 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 VA3810900.
How does VIRGINIA BEACH, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Virginia?
VIRGINIA BEACH, CITY OF scores 90/100 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.