Is Chesapeake, Virginia tap water safe?
7 water systems report serving Chesapeake. Your water depends on which one serves your address. Check your bill if unsure. This list is matched from the ZIP codes in this place, so it may include nearby systems.
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City of Chesapeake - Northwest River Sys
Serves 165,240 people · Surface water · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; PFAS tested (UCMR 5), none above federal limits; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2025).
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City of Chesapeake - Western Branch Sys
Serves 32,326 people · Surface water · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; PFAS tested (UCMR 5), none above federal limits; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2024).
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St. Brides Correctional Center
Serves 2,354 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2023).
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Naval Support Activity-Nw
Serves 1,400 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 1 monitoring/reporting violation; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2023).
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Kiptopeke Inn
Serves 159 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2025).
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Sunray Water Co., Inc.
Serves 60 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 4 monitoring/reporting violations; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2025).
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Sunray Artesian Water Supply
Serves 45 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 5 monitoring/reporting violations; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile above the new 10 ppb action level (LCRI, effective Nov 1, 2027); Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2023).