WaterQ

Virginia

Water Quality Report

Average Score
87/100
Water Systems
343
Population
7.4M
Violations
0 all resolved

Score Distribution

2
A
1
B
1
C
0
D
0
F

Top Contaminant Violations

Contaminant Violations
Mercury 1
Total Trihalomethanes 1
Radium-228 1

Lowest Scoring Water Systems

City of Virginia Beach Public Utilities C
VA3800300 Virginia Beach, VA 459,470 served
Hampton Roads Sanitation District B
VA3800301 Virginia Beach, VA 300,000 served
City of Richmond DPU A
VA3800200 Richmond, VA 226,610 served
Norfolk Water A
VA3800100 Norfolk, VA 244,076 served

Counties in Virginia

Virginia Beach County
2 systems
75 B
Norfolk County
1 systems
100 A
Richmond City County
1 systems
97 A

Cities in Virginia

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Herndon
County
97 A
Virginia Beach
County
96 A
Newport News
County
96 A
Chesterfield
County
100 A
Ashburn
County
88 B
Henrico
County
96 A
Hopewell
County
94 A
Woodbridge
County
96 A
Norfolk
County
98 A
Richmond
County
100 A
Arlington
County
91 A
Chesapeake
County
100 A

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is tap water in Virginia safe to drink?

Virginia has an average WaterQ score of 87/100 across 343 public water systems. Safety can vary by city and system, so check your local report for recent violations and contaminants.

How many water systems are in Virginia?

WaterQ currently tracks 343 public water systems in Virginia.

Where can I compare cities in Virginia?

Use the city list below to open detailed reports, or visit the compare tool to benchmark two cities side-by-side on score, grade, and system coverage.

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