Water Quality: Suffolk, VA
7 water systems • 169,154 people served
Multiple Health Violations103
Total Violations
4
Health-Based Violations
7
Water Systems
169,154
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Suffolk has 4 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Chlorine Dioxide, E. coli. In total, 103 violations are on record for 7 water systems serving 169,154 people.
Contaminants Found
Chlorine Dioxide
E. coli
Water Systems Serving Suffolk
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PORTSMOUTH, CITY OF | VA3740600 | Surface Water | 97,915 | 16 |
| SUFFOLK, CITY OF | VA3800805 | Surface Water | 69,822 | 0 |
| WHALEYVILLE WATER WKS | VA3800880 | Groundwater | 545 | 0 |
| SCOTTSWOOD | VA3175650 | Groundwater | 390 | 9 |
| NOTTOWAY GARDENS | VA3175520 | Groundwater | 200 | 4 |
| DARDEN`S MILL ESTATES | VA3175282 | Groundwater | 182 | 60 |
| SCOTTLAND RIVERVIEW WATER SUPPLY | VA3181700 | Groundwater | 100 | 14 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.