CHESAPEAKE, VA

CITY OF CHESAPEAKE - NORTHWEST RIVER SYS Water System

Current status

No open violations on record as of July 4, 2026.

This system's next federally required Consumer Confidence Report is due July 1, 2027, under the EPA's revised reporting rule.

Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed July 4, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace Virginia’s official records. Always confirm current status with Virginia before making decisions based on this information.

System facts

System ID (PWSID): VA3550051
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 165,240
Service connections: 56,976
Ownership: local government
Water source: surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)

Violation history

Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-based
Fluoride
August 1, 2003 – July 31, 2004
Archived
Failure Submit Filter Profile/CPE Report
—
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
October 1, 2002 – October 31, 2002
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-based
Fluoride
January 1, 2001 – December 31, 2001
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Chromium
March 1, 1980 – February 28, 1981
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Fluoride
March 1, 1980 – February 28, 1981
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Mercury
March 1, 1980 – February 28, 1981
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Selenium
March 1, 1980 – February 28, 1981
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Endrin
March 1, 1980 – February 28, 1981
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Arsenic
March 1, 1980 – February 28, 1981
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Methoxychlor
March 1, 1980 – February 28, 1981
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Toxaphene
March 1, 1980 – February 28, 1981
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
2,4-D
March 1, 1980 – February 28, 1981
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
2,4,5-TP
March 1, 1980 – February 28, 1981
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
BHC-GAMMA
March 1, 1980 – February 28, 1981
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Barium
March 1, 1980 – February 28, 1981
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Cadmium
March 1, 1980 – February 28, 1981
Archived

Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
August 1, 2003 – July 31, 2004	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	Fluoride	Health-based	Archived
October 1, 2002 – October 31, 2002	Failure Submit Filter Profile/CPE Report	Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	—	Resolved
January 1, 2001 – December 31, 2001	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	Fluoride	Health-based	Resolved
March 1, 1980 – February 28, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	Chromium	—	Archived
March 1, 1980 – February 28, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	Fluoride	—	Archived
March 1, 1980 – February 28, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	Mercury	—	Archived
March 1, 1980 – February 28, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	Selenium	—	Archived
March 1, 1980 – February 28, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	Endrin	—	Archived
March 1, 1980 – February 28, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	Arsenic	—	Archived
March 1, 1980 – February 28, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	Methoxychlor	—	Archived
March 1, 1980 – February 28, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	Toxaphene	—	Archived
March 1, 1980 – February 28, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	2,4-D	—	Archived
March 1, 1980 – February 28, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	2,4,5-TP	—	Archived
March 1, 1980 – February 28, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	BHC-GAMMA	—	Archived
March 1, 1980 – February 28, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	Barium	—	Archived
March 1, 1980 – February 28, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	Cadmium	—	Archived

Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Enforcement actions

February 14, 2003State Public Notification requested5 linked violations
January 16, 2003State Formal Notice of Violation issued4 linked violations

Contact

JURGENS, DAVID

757-382-6352

CHESAPEAKE, VA 23322