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Official Status: March 2026

Is Virginia Beach tap water safe to drink?

✓ Generally Safe
A

Mostly yes — Virginia Beach scores 96/100.

Safety Score
96
out of 100

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Virginia Beach

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Is Virginia Beach tap water safe to drink?

Mostly yes — Virginia Beach scores 96/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 2 local systems in Virginia Beach. We found 0 total violations (0 unresolved).

Real-Time Environment

Live: 02:45 PM
0mm Precipitation

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

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 Virginia Beach?

Requirement Status
Optional
🟢
💡

Expert Advice

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

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Should you buy a water purifier in Virginia Beach? See our analysis.

Baby Formula Safety

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Homebuyer's Perspective

For those looking to relocate to Virginia Beach, water quality is a key factor in long-term property maintenance. The high safety score (96/100) suggests lower risk for plumbing corrosion and appliance scaling.

Property Impact: Positive / Stable

Health & Family Safety

Residents should monitor Total Trihalomethanes levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.

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Score Breakdown for Virginia Beach

EPA Compliance & Violations 85/100
Contaminant Safety Margin 96%

*Scores are calculated using weighted EPA monitoring data from the past 5 years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Virginia Beach tap water safe to drink?

Mostly yes — Virginia Beach scores 96/100.

How many water systems serve Virginia Beach?

Virginia Beach is served by 2 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.

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

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

What is the water quality score for Virginia Beach?

The water quality score for Virginia Beach is N/A out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results for all serving water systems.

What are the top contaminants in Virginia Beach?

The top contaminants detected in Virginia Beach include Total Trihalomethanes, Radium-228, Mercury. View detailed information on our contaminants page.

Water Quality Score
96/100
Grade
A
Water Systems
5
Population
460,271

Virginia Beach Water Quality Summary

Virginia Beach, VA receives a water quality score of 96/100 (Grade A) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 5 public water systems serving the area.

Virginia Beach'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.

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

Key Contaminants

Total Trihalomethanes Violation
139.2721 / 80 μg/L
0 μg/L MCL: 80 μg/L
Radium-228 Violation
8.4308 / 5 pCi/L
0 pCi/L MCL: 5 pCi/L
Mercury Violation
2.7245 / 2 μg/L
0 μg/L MCL: 2 μg/L
Tetrachloroethylene (PCE)
4.6469 / 5 μg/L
0 μg/L MCL: 5 μg/L
PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic Acid)
0.0037 / 0.004 μg/L
0 μg/L MCL: 0.004 μg/L
Copper
1.1967 / 1.3 mg/L
0 mg/L MCL: 1.3 mg/L
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
50.9343 / 60 μg/L
0 μg/L MCL: 60 μg/L
Nitrate
8.0782 / 10 mg/L
0 mg/L MCL: 10 mg/L

Water Systems Serving Virginia Beach (2)

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