What was found in Virginia Beach City's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 185.95 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: VIRGINIA BEACH, CITY OF · 437,994 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 371.55 µg/L — LITTLE CREEK AMPHIBIOUS BASE - U.S. NAVY · 9,782 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 76 µg/L 95% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: VIRGINIA BEACH, CITY OF · 437,994 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 59 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VIRGINIA BEACH, CITY OF · 437,994 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 44 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: VIRGINIA BEACH, CITY OF · 437,994 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 57.45 µg/L — DAM NECK - U.S. NAVY · 3,000 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 22 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VIRGINIA BEACH, CITY OF · 437,994 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 33 µg/L — DAM NECK - U.S. NAVY · 3,000 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 22 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VIRGINIA BEACH, CITY OF · 437,994 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 28 µg/L — DAM NECK - U.S. NAVY · 3,000 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.7 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: VIRGINIA BEACH, CITY OF · 437,994 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 18 µg/L — N A S OCEANA · 7,300 people · 2018 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 15.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VIRGINIA BEACH, CITY OF · 437,994 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.39 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VIRGINIA BEACH, CITY OF · 437,994 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VIRGINIA BEACH, CITY OF · 437,994 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2.53 µg/L — LITTLE CREEK AMPHIBIOUS BASE - U.S. NAVY · 9,782 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VIRGINIA BEACH, CITY OF · 437,994 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: VIRGINIA BEACH, CITY OF · 437,994 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0012 mg/L — FORT STORY · 2,510 people · 2025 | 5/5 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Virginia Beach City
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| VIRGINIA BEACH, CITY OF | 437,994 |
| LITTLE CREEK AMPHIBIOUS BASE - U.S. NAVY | 9,782 |
| N A S OCEANA | 7,300 |
| DAM NECK - U.S. NAVY | 3,000 |
| FORT STORY | 2,510 |
Frequently asked questions about Virginia Beach City tap water
Is Virginia Beach City tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Virginia Beach City. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Virginia Beach City?
5 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Virginia Beach City, Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Virginia Beach City's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Virginia Beach City include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Dichloroacetic Acid. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.