Water Quality in Virginia
Water hardness and contaminant data for 8 cities across Virginia. Find your city below to see a detailed water quality profile.
8
Cities
51
Avg Hardness (PPM)
99
Hardest City (PPM)
Virginia Cities by Water Hardness
| City | Hardness (PPM) | Level | PFAS (ppt) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg | 99 | Moderately Hard | 4 | Pedlar Reservoir |
| Roanoke | 74 | Moderately Hard | 4 | Carvins Cove Reservoir, Spring Hollow Re… |
| Richmond | 70 | Moderately Hard | 4 | James River |
| Norfolk | 53 | Slightly Hard | 4 | Lake Gaston, local reservoirs |
| Alexandria | 39 | Slightly Hard | 6 | Potomac River |
| Hampton | 28 | Slightly Hard | 3 | Lee Hall Reservoir, Newport News system |
| Newport News | 24 | Slightly Hard | 4 | King William Reservoir system |
| Virginia Beach | 20 | Slightly Hard | 5 | Lake Gaston, Norfolk system |