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300,680 people served · 30 water systems
HOPEWELL, Virginia is a large city with 300,680 residents served by 30 distinct public water systems. Water service covers ZIP code 23860.
HOPEWELL's drinking water utilities have maintained full EPA compliance over the most recent five-year reporting window — no health-based MCL exceedances have been recorded.
Last updated: 2026-05-18 · Source: EPA SDWIS
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Centered on ZIP-code centroids of water systems serving this city.
EPA Maximum Contaminant Level exceedances reported by water systems serving HOPEWELL. Each entry explains the contaminant, the health risk, and recommended precautions, and links to a full guide.
No health-based violations in the last 5 years.
HOPEWELL's water systems have met EPA health-based Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) requirements throughout the EPA reporting window. This does not mean zero detection of regulated contaminants — it means all measured concentrations remained below their federal action levels.
CAPE CHARLES, TOWN OF
PWSID: VA3131120
2,276 served
VA AMERICAN WATER GREENFIELD HARBOR II
PWSID: VA4133346
43 served
BLEAK HALL
PWSID: VA4193520
143 served
DARL SUBDIVISION
PWSID: VA4193320
63 served
ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF
PWSID: VA6510010
159,200 served
CABIN POINT AND GLEBE HARBOUR
PWSID: VA4193240
1,450 served
CORROTOMAN BY THE BAY
PWSID: VA4103230
358 served
SHERWOOD FOREST SHORES
PWSID: VA4133800
421 served
STRATFORD HARBOUR
PWSID: VA4193920
1,230 served
JETTYS REACH
PWSID: VA4133415
72 served
DRIFTWOOD BEACH
PWSID: VA4193360
125 served
POTOMAC WESTMORELAND SHORES
PWSID: VA4193760
1,732 served
MONTROSS MOBILE HOME VILLAGE
PWSID: VA4193670
40 served
VA AMERICAN SOUTH HILL BANKS
PWSID: VA4057750
183 served
VA AMERICAN WATER LUCOM POINT
PWSID: VA4133600
90 served
DALE CITY
PWSID: VA6153625
72,062 served
BERKLEY BEACH - EBB TIDE BEACH
PWSID: VA4193120
892 served
ADAMS GROVE
PWSID: VA4193040
33 served
VIRGINIA-AMERICAN WATER CO.
PWSID: VA3670800
30,317 served
VA AMERICAN WATER UPPER BAY VIEW ESTATES
PWSID: VA4133865
35 served
VA AMERICAN WATER BAY HARBOR
PWSID: VA4133030
119 served
VA AMERICAN WATER SPRIGGS LANDING
PWSID: VA4133822
30 served
VA AMERICAN WATER GREENFIELD HARBOR I
PWSID: VA4133345
59 served
VA AMERICAN WATER JETTY'S REACH III
PWSID: VA4133420
25 served
BAY QUARTER SHORES
PWSID: VA4133040
726 served
OLD PROSPECT LANDING
PWSID: VA4193706
78 served
MARLE HILL SUBDIVISION
PWSID: VA4101500
95 served
FT GREGG-ADAMS (FT LEE)
PWSID: VA3149247
28,580 served
MARLE HILL SECTION 3
PWSID: VA4101503
108 served
RIVERDALE SUBDIVISION
PWSID: VA4057680
95 served
This overview reflects EPA SDWIS data published as of 2026-05-18. It covers active Community Water Systems (CWS) that remained within federal Maximum Contaminant Levels during the past five-year EPA reporting window. For up-to-the-minute information, request a current Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, or review the EPA's public dashboard.
This city's water had no EPA health-based violations in the last 5 years.
HOPEWELL has 0 EPA health-based water violations in the last 5 years across 30 water systems serving 300,680 people.
Using an NSF-certified water filter is recommended if your area has violations involving lead, arsenic, or PFAS. For other contaminants, consult your local water utility. Check the annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) for detailed guidance.
Request your water utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), which is required by the EPA. Follow the utility's guidance on boil water advisories. Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking if you have older plumbing. Use an NSF-certified filter if needed based on your water system's violations.
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