What was found in Norfolk City's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 790 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 716 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 330 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 330 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 99 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 96.7 µg/L 121% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 76.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 69 µg/L 115% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 40 µg/L 267% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 37 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 32 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 18.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 5.2 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 4.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.3 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.3 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.1 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 1 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 1 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 1 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.5000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 0.3500 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.0940 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.0540 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | 0.0120 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.0100 pCi/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0100 mg/L 67% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | LCR |
| PFOS | 0.0058 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0051 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0037 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Norfolk City
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NORFOLK, CITY OF | 234,220 |
| NAVAL STATION NORFOLK | 48,826 |
| NSA HAMPTON ROADS, MAIN BASE | 7,533 |
Frequently asked questions about Norfolk City tap water
Is Norfolk City tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 33 contaminants in the water serving Norfolk 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 Norfolk City?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Norfolk City, Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Norfolk City's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Norfolk City include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium. The full list, with the highest level found 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.