Is Chesapeake tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Chesapeake's tap water meets all EPA standards and scores well on our analysis. It is generally safe to drink though filtration can improve taste and provide extra precaution.

82/100
Purity Score
2
Issues Found
2.8 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

2 Issues Detected in Chesapeake

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Chesapeake

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.2 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Chesapeake
Virginia

233,202,332,123,322 · Lake Gaston

Is Chesapeake Tap Water Safe? Full Analysis

Low Risk Updated March 2026 249,422 residents
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82
Purity Score

Water quality in Chesapeake, Virginia is evaluated here using public utility data and independent testing. The report includes a purity score, contaminant breakdown, and tailored filter recommendations.

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
3.2 ppb
Nitrate
0.6 mg/L
Arsenic
0.2 mg/L
Hardness
2.8 gpg

Health Insights

  • 1
    Chlorine levels may affect the taste of Chesapeake's tap water. A carbon filter improves flavor.

Score

82 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

Chesapeake tap water is sourced from Lake Gaston and treated by City of Chesapeake Public Utilities. Overall purity score: 82/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Chesapeake Water FAQ

Is Chesapeake VA tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Chesapeake tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 82/100 (Good) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.
Does Chesapeake VA use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Chesapeake uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.5 ppm. Chloramine is harder to remove than free chlorine and requires a catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis filter. Standard Brita-style pitchers will NOT remove chloramine.
How hard is Chesapeake VA water and what is the TDS level?
Chesapeake water hardness is 2.8 grains per gallon (soft) with a TDS of 95 ppm (good). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Chesapeake VA drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Chesapeake drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Chesapeake?
Based on Chesapeake's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Chesapeake has elevated chlorine residuals. An under-sink carbon filter removes chlorine and disinfection byproducts at the tap.

Nearby Reports

Virginia BeachVirginia — 67/100NorfolkVirginia — 67/100AlexandriaVirginia — 67/100RichmondVirginia — 82/100Newport NewsVirginia — 82/100HamptonVirginia — 82/100

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • City of Chesapeake Public Utilities CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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