City of Suffolk (VA) Water Quality

City of Suffolk is a large public water system in EPA region 03 that provides tap water for the 23432 - 23438 zip codes. It has 3 facilities where the water supply was tested for 23 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

Contaminants

1-butanol

1-butanol is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 2 µg/L and a reference level of 700 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Suffolk showed levels of 1-butanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 1-butanol.

Entry Point
Intertie
10/10/2018
77 months ago
<2.0 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Finished Water Tap
Suffolk WTP
10/10/2018
77 months ago
<2.0 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

2-methoxyethanol

2-methoxyethanol is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 0.4 µg/L and a reference level of 21 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Suffolk showed levels of 2-methoxyethanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-methoxyethanol.

Entry Point
Intertie
10/10/2018
77 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Finished Water Tap
Suffolk WTP
10/10/2018
77 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 0.5 µg/L and a reference level of 35 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Suffolk showed levels of 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol).

Entry Point
Intertie
10/10/2018
77 months ago
<0.5 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Finished Water Tap
Suffolk WTP
10/10/2018
77 months ago
<0.5 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Dibromoacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0.5 µg/L and a reference level of 60 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Suffolk showed levels of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 34.41 µg/L. Learn more about HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids).

34.41µg/L
128 Byrd Street
Distribution System
10/10/2018
77 months ago
28.25 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
200 Forest Glen Drive
Distribution System
10/10/2018
77 months ago
33.213 µg/L
⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level
1004 Myrtle Street
Distribution System
10/10/2018
77 months ago
12.14 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
1351 Lawson Circle
Distribution System
10/10/2018
77 months ago
34.41 µg/L
⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level
802 Seminole Drive
Distribution System
10/10/2018
77 months ago
15.337 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
525 Kilby Shores
Distribution System
10/10/2018
77 months ago
32.706 µg/L
⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level
107 Maury Place
Distribution System
10/10/2018
77 months ago
28.849 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
509 East Washington Street
Distribution System
10/10/2018
77 months ago
23.842 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Bromochloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloroacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dibromochloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Tribromoacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0 µg/L and is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids).

128 Byrd Street
Distribution System
10/10/2018
77 months ago
9.83 µg/L
200 Forest Glen Drive
Distribution System
10/10/2018
77 months ago
11.112 µg/L
1004 Myrtle Street
Distribution System
10/10/2018
77 months ago
3.67 µg/L
1351 Lawson Circle
Distribution System
10/10/2018
77 months ago
10.947 µg/L
802 Seminole Drive
Distribution System
10/10/2018
77 months ago
4.617 µg/L
525 Kilby Shores
Distribution System
10/10/2018
77 months ago
10.806 µg/L
107 Maury Place
Distribution System
10/10/2018
77 months ago
10.19 µg/L
509 East Washington Street
Distribution System
10/10/2018
77 months ago
7.654 µg/L

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Bromochloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloroacetic Acid, Chlorodibromoacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Tribromoacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0 µg/L and is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids).

128 Byrd Street
Distribution System
10/10/2018
77 months ago
36.59 µg/L
200 Forest Glen Drive
Distribution System
10/10/2018
77 months ago
43.712 µg/L
1004 Myrtle Street
Distribution System
10/10/2018
77 months ago
15.81 µg/L
1351 Lawson Circle
Distribution System
10/10/2018
77 months ago
44.047 µg/L
802 Seminole Drive
Distribution System
10/10/2018
77 months ago
19.367 µg/L
525 Kilby Shores
Distribution System
10/10/2018
77 months ago
42.606 µg/L
107 Maury Place
Distribution System
10/10/2018
77 months ago
38.19 µg/L
509 East Washington Street
Distribution System
10/10/2018
77 months ago
31.054 µg/L

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.006 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Suffolk showed levels of alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane.

Entry Point
Intertie
10/10/2018
77 months ago
<0.01 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Finished Water Tap
Suffolk WTP
10/10/2018
77 months ago
<0.01 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

anatoxin-a

anatoxin-a is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about anatoxin-a.

Entry Point
Intertie
8/28/2018
78 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Finished Water Tap
Suffolk WTP
8/28/2018
78 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Butylated Hydroxyanisole

Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Butylated Hydroxyanisole.

Entry Point
Intertie
10/10/2018
77 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Finished Water Tap
Suffolk WTP
10/10/2018
77 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

chlorpyrifos

chlorpyrifos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 2 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Suffolk showed levels of chlorpyrifos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about chlorpyrifos.

Entry Point
Intertie
10/10/2018
77 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Finished Water Tap
Suffolk WTP
10/10/2018
77 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

cylindrospermopsin

cylindrospermopsin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.7 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Suffolk showed levels of cylindrospermopsin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about cylindrospermopsin.

Entry Point
Intertie
8/28/2018
78 months ago
<0.09 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Finished Water Tap
Suffolk WTP
8/28/2018
78 months ago
<0.09 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

dimethipin

dimethipin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 140 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Suffolk showed levels of dimethipin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about dimethipin.

Entry Point
Intertie
10/10/2018
77 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Finished Water Tap
Suffolk WTP
10/10/2018
77 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

ethoprop

ethoprop is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 1.14 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Suffolk showed levels of ethoprop that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about ethoprop.

Entry Point
Intertie
10/10/2018
77 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Finished Water Tap
Suffolk WTP
10/10/2018
77 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Germanium

Germanium is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Germanium.

Entry Point
Intertie
10/10/2018
77 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Finished Water Tap
Suffolk WTP
10/10/2018
77 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Manganese

Manganese is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 300 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Suffolk showed levels of Manganese that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 1.3 µg/L. Learn more about Manganese.

Entry Point
Intertie
10/10/2018
77 months ago
1.3 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Finished Water Tap
Suffolk WTP
10/10/2018
77 months ago
1 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold

o-toluidine

o-toluidine is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about o-toluidine.

Entry Point
Intertie
10/10/2018
77 months ago
<0.007 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Finished Water Tap
Suffolk WTP
10/10/2018
77 months ago
<0.007 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

oxyfluorfen

oxyfluorfen is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 200 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Suffolk showed levels of oxyfluorfen that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about oxyfluorfen.

Entry Point
Intertie
10/10/2018
77 months ago
<0.05 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Finished Water Tap
Suffolk WTP
10/10/2018
77 months ago
<0.05 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

profenofos

profenofos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Suffolk showed levels of profenofos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about profenofos.

Entry Point
Intertie
10/10/2018
77 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Finished Water Tap
Suffolk WTP
10/10/2018
77 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

quinoline

quinoline is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.01 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Suffolk showed levels of quinoline that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about quinoline.

Entry Point
Intertie
10/10/2018
77 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Finished Water Tap
Suffolk WTP
10/10/2018
77 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

tebuconazole

tebuconazole is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 190 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Suffolk showed levels of tebuconazole that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tebuconazole.

Entry Point
Intertie
10/10/2018
77 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Finished Water Tap
Suffolk WTP
10/10/2018
77 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Total Microcystin

Total Microcystin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Suffolk showed levels of Total Microcystin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Microcystin.

Entry Point
Intertie
8/28/2018
78 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Finished Water Tap
Suffolk WTP
8/28/2018
78 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Total Permethrin

Total Permethrin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 3.344 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Suffolk showed levels of Total Permethrin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Permethrin.

Entry Point
Intertie
10/10/2018
77 months ago
<0.04 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Finished Water Tap
Suffolk WTP
10/10/2018
77 months ago
<0.04 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

tribufos

tribufos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.6 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Suffolk showed levels of tribufos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tribufos.

Entry Point
Intertie
10/10/2018
77 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Finished Water Tap
Suffolk WTP
10/10/2018
77 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Sampling Facilities

Facility NameWater Type/Source
Distribution SystemSurface Water (SW)
IntertieSurface Water (SW)
Suffolk WTPSurface Water (SW)

FAQ

Is City of Suffolk tap water safe to drink?

When was City of Suffolk last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken between August 28th, 2018 and October 10th, 2018.