The 2025 Water Quality Report for Virginia Beach demonstrates the city’s unwavering commitment to delivering safe and high-caliber drinking water, consistently adhering to stringent state and federal standards. The report details the water’s journey from Lake Gaston in Brunswick County, through a 76-mile pipeline to the Lake Prince reservoir in Suffolk, and finally to Moore’s Bridges Water Treatment Plant in Norfolk. Here, advanced filtration and disinfection procedures are meticulously applied to remove impurities and pathogens, which are crucial for preventing water-borne diseases.
Emphasizing the city’s dedication, the report outlines ongoing quality assurance measures, with an average of 231 samples being collected and tested daily each month. This rigorous evaluation ensures that the water always meets or surpasses safety and quality benchmarks. Covering the period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, the report provides thorough insights into water sourcing, treatment, and testing outcomes.
Access to the report is made readily available both digitally and in physical form at public libraries, recreation centers, and the Public Utilities business office in Virginia Beach. Residents also have the option to request a mailed copy. By ensuring transparency and open access to information, the report underscores Virginia Beach’s dedication to public health and the delivery of high-quality drinking water.
