Clean, Affordable Tap Water

Safe. Reliable. Right From the Tap.

Access to clean drinking water is something many people around the world take for granted. Here in Hampton Roads, residents can enjoy safe, reliable drinking water every day thanks to the dedicated professionals and infrastructure that deliver and protect our water supply.

How Do We Know Our Water Is Safe?

To ensure drinking water is safe, water utilities routinely test for contaminants such as bacteria, pesticides, and heavy metals. Drinking water throughout Hampton Roads is continuously monitored and tested to meet Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards.

Safe drinking water supports:

Public health
Economic growth
Fire protection
Quality of life throughout our communities

Tap Water Delivers Big Value

Tap water is one of the most affordable services available to Hampton Roads residents. For the cost of a single bottle of water, you can refill a reusable water bottle hundreds of times from your tap.

Choosing tap water helps:

Save money
Reduce single-use plastic waste
Provide a convenient source of drinking water at home and on the go

Skip the Bottle

The Container Recycling Institute estimates that 22 billion disposable water bottles end up in landfills each year, and many are never recycled (only ¼). Others find their way into streets, parks, rivers and waterways, where they can harm wildlife and pollute the environment.

Choosing a reusable water bottle and filling it with tap water is a simple way to reduce waste while staying hydrated.

Test Your Water Knowledge

Test your know-how against other Hampton Roads residents and see if you know what’s good to know about tap water by watching our “What Do You Know About Water?” Video Series.

Watch The Video Series