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Official Status: March 2026

Is Hopewell tap water safe to drink?

✓ Generally Safe
A

Mostly yes — Hopewell scores 94/100.

Safety Score
94
out of 100

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Hopewell

Virginia

View Virginia state report Data updated: Mar 2026

Is Hopewell tap water safe to drink?

Mostly yes — Hopewell scores 94/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 9 local systems in Hopewell. We found 225 total violations (83 unresolved).

Real-Time Environment

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0mm Precipitation

☀️ No active precipitation. Rainfall can impact surface water turbidity and pollutant runoff in Hopewell.

Water Quality Impact

✅ Minimal Impact Localized weather conditions may influence test result variability.

🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs

Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Hopewell?

Requirement Status
Optional
🟢
💡

Expert Advice

Your water quality is excellent. Standard filtration is optional but can further enhance taste.

Buying a Filter?

Wondering if Hopewell tap water needs filtering? We break it down.

Baby Formula Safety

Mixing baby formula with Hopewell tap water? Read this first.

Homebuyer's Perspective

If you're house-hunting in Hopewell, water quality belongs on your due-diligence checklist alongside schools and crime data. The high safety score (94/100) suggests lower risk for plumbing corrosion and appliance scaling.

Property Impact: Positive / Stable

Health & Family Safety

Residents should monitor Lead (90th percentile) levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.

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Compliance Record for Hopewell

225
Violations (5yr)
83
Unresolved
1
Contaminants Tracked
0
Exceeding EPA Limit

Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Hopewell.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hopewell tap water safe to drink?

Mostly yes — Hopewell scores 94/100.

How many water systems serve Hopewell?

Hopewell is served by 9 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.

How can I check water quality for my exact address in Hopewell?

Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Hopewell.

What is the water quality score for Hopewell?

The water quality score for Hopewell is 94 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 9 systems serving the city.

What are the top contaminants in Hopewell?

The top contaminants detected in Hopewell include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.

Water Quality Score
94/100
Grade
A
Water Systems
9
Population
300,962

Hopewell Water Quality Summary

Hopewell, VA receives a water quality score of 94/100 (Grade A) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 9 public water systems serving the area.

Hopewell's water quality is above the national average, with strong compliance records and low contaminant levels. Residents generally receive clean, safe tap water that meets EPA standards.

Hopewell's score of 94 is 9 points above the Virginia state average of 85, and above the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.

Hopewell's position as a large Virginia city within the Mid-Atlantic region—where the coastal plain meets the Appalachian foothills amid dense DC-suburb growth—presents unique environmental dynamics for its utility infrastructure. Reassuringly, the multiple water systems serving the community deliver outstanding quality, providing residents and prospective homebuyers with highly rated tap water. This collective performance across the municipal network demonstrates a strong commitment to clean water even as the surrounding area experiences rapid expansion.

Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our Virginia water quality rankings report →

Key Contaminants

Lead (90th percentile)
0.005 / 0.015 mg/L
0 mg/L MCL: 0.015 mg/L

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Water Systems Serving Hopewell (9)

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