Norfolk
Yes. Tap water in Norfolk is low risk across 4 water systems. Meets federal drinking water standards.
4 official water systems are listed for this town. Each keeps its own rating.
Is it safe?
Naval Station Norfolk
Low risk
Meets federal drinking water standards
No health-based violations began in the last 3 years, and none are unresolved.
Serves about 48,826 people.
Source water: surface water.
Is it safe?
Norfolk, City of
Low risk
Meets federal drinking water standards
No health-based violations began in the last 3 years, and none are unresolved.
Serves about 234,220 people.
Source water: surface water.
Is it safe?
Nsa Hampton Roads, Main Base
Low risk
Meets federal drinking water standards
No health-based violations began in the last 3 years, and none are unresolved.
Serves about 7,533 people.
Source water: surface water.
Is it safe?
Nsa Hampton Roads, Portsmouth Annex
Low risk
Meets federal drinking water standards
No health-based violations began in the last 3 years, and none are unresolved.
Serves about 6,072 people.
Source water: surface water.
Source
US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.
Period covered: October 2023 to September 2026.
Covers community water systems serving 3,300 people or more. The rating uses health-based violations of federal drinking-water standards in the last three years, and whether those violations have been fixed. Each system is placed at a town it serves, so positions are approximate.
Common questions
Can I drink the tap water in Norfolk, Virginia?
Yes. Tap water in Norfolk is low risk across 4 water systems. Meets federal drinking water standards.
Where do these ratings come from?
US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Period covered: October 2023 to September 2026.