Hampton, VA Water Quality Report
See where Hampton public water comes from, how Newport News Waterworks treats it, selected 2025 Lower Peninsula testing results, hardness, chloramine, PFAS information and the complete official report.
Why Hampton's Drinking-Water Report Is Published by Newport News Waterworks
Hampton does not have a separate municipal treatment report for this public-water supply. Newport News Waterworks is the regional provider, and Hampton is one of the jurisdictions served by its Lower Peninsula System.
Hampton Customers Are Included
Newport News Waterworks identifies Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, York County and part of James City County as jurisdictions in its service area.
Current Annual Report
The combined 2025 report contains the Lower Peninsula annual report plus expanded testing data, along with a separate Lightfoot well-system report.
Use Lower Peninsula Data
For a Hampton home on this public-water supply, the Lower Peninsula surface-water information is the relevant portion—not the separate Lightfoot well-system results.
Important for Hampton homeowners: The Lightfoot section of the combined document describes a different groundwater system in York County. It should not be used to characterize Hampton's municipal tap water.
Where Hampton Tap Water Comes From
The primary source is surface water from Diascund Creek Reservoir, supplemented by the Chickahominy River as weather patterns require. Waterworks transfers source water to its reservoir system for storage before treatment and distribution.
From Raw Surface Water to Hampton Taps
Newport News Waterworks uses several treatment steps before Lower Peninsula water enters the distribution system.
Coagulation
Alum and polymer help tiny suspended particles bind together so they can be removed more effectively.
Clarification & Ozone
After clarification, ozone is used as a primary disinfectant to control microorganisms.
Filtration
The clarified water passes through filters to remove remaining particles.
Final Adjustments
Lime is used for pH adjustment, fluoride is added, zinc orthophosphate supports corrosion control, and chloramines provide secondary disinfection in the distribution system.
Water Characteristics Hampton Homeowners Often Ask About
Hardness: Waterworks describes the treated Lower Peninsula water as moderately hard. Hardness is not a health-based drinking-water standard, but it can matter to homeowners comparing whole-home conditioning options.
View the 2025 Hampton Water Quality Report
The embedded document is Newport News Waterworks' combined annual report summarizing 2025 test results. Hampton public-water customers should use the Lower Peninsula report and Lower Peninsula expanded-data sections.
Highlights From the Lower Peninsula Water-Quality Data
The main report identifies the listed regulated results as meeting applicable state and federal standards. These selected values help put common Hampton water questions in context; the complete report contains the official tables, ranges, definitions and footnotes.
| Substance or Measure | Reported Result | Standard or Context | Report Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | 0.026 ppm highest reportable result | MCL 2 ppm | Meets standard |
| Fluoride | 0.77 ppm highest reportable result | MCL 4 ppm | Meets standard |
| Nitrate | 0.065 ppm highest reportable result | MCL 10 ppm | Meets standard |
| Nitrite | 0.003 ppm highest reportable result | MCL 1 ppm | Meets standard |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 21 ppb compliance value in expanded data; 2025 individual range 6–32 ppb | MCL 80 ppb | Meets standard |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 21 ppb compliance value in expanded data; 2025 individual range 5–32 ppb | MCL 60 ppb | Meets standard |
| Lead | <1.0 ppb at the 90th percentile in 2025 expanded data | Action level 15 ppb | No sample exceeded the action level |
| Copper | 0.097 ppm at the 90th percentile in expanded data | Action level 1.3 ppm | No sample exceeded the action level |
| Hardness | 69 mg/L average; 63–75 mg/L range | No EPA hardness standard | Waterworks describes it as moderately hard |
| pH | 7.2 average; 7.2–8.2 range | Expanded nonhealth-risk data | Water characteristic |
Some compliance values use running averages that can include prior-year data. The individual ranges shown above are identified in the expanded report as 2025 sample ranges where noted.
PFAS Measurements Reported for the Lower Peninsula System
The expanded Waterworks data includes 2025 finished-water PFAS measurements. Individual maximum results should not be treated as a regulatory compliance calculation; Waterworks notes that PFAS compliance is based on the applicable averaging requirements.
| PFAS Compound | Reporting Level (MRL) | 2025 Maximum | Reported Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFOA | 2.0 ppt | 3.3 ppt | 2.1–3.3 ppt |
| PFOS | 2.0 ppt | 4.9 ppt | 3.7–4.9 ppt |
| PFHxS | 2.0 ppt | 3.7 ppt | <2.0–3.7 ppt |
| PFBA | 2.0 ppt | 3.8 ppt | 2.6–3.8 ppt |
| PFHxA | 2.0 ppt | 3.5 ppt | <2.0–3.5 ppt |
| PFPeA | 2.0 ppt | 3.6 ppt | 2.5–3.6 ppt |
What this does—and does not—tell you: These are system-level finished-water measurements. They do not establish the PFAS concentration at one Hampton faucet. Property-specific PFAS analysis requires appropriate laboratory sampling.
Why a System-Wide Report Cannot Describe Every Hampton Home
Treated Water vs. Home Plumbing
Waterworks reports that lead was not detected in treated water tested monthly at its treatment plants. Lead in drinking water primarily comes from service-line and household-plumbing materials.
Responsibility Changes at the Meter
Waterworks describes the public side as the main through the meter, while the private service line from the meter to the building is the property owner's responsibility.
Your Faucet Can Differ
A utility-wide Consumer Confidence Report does not test every home's fixtures, private plumbing or water after it has been sitting inside a building.
Three Different Questions Require Three Different Sources
1. Does Hampton's public-water system meet drinking-water requirements?
Use Newport News Waterworks' Lower Peninsula annual report and official utility information for regulatory compliance.
2. How do EWG health guidelines compare?
EWG applies separate, non-enforceable health-based benchmarks. Its thresholds are not the same as EPA or Virginia legal standards.
3. What is happening at my own tap?
Household plumbing, water age, fixtures and treatment equipment can affect what you experience. Some contaminant questions require specialized laboratory testing.
Private well?
The Lower Peninsula municipal report does not characterize a private well. A Hampton well should be evaluated using property-specific testing and well-water information.
Use the Page That Matches Your Next Question
Hampton Water Problems
Compare municipal results with EWG health-guideline information and household water concerns.
See Hampton Water Problems →Hampton Water Conditioners
Use the reported 69 mg/L average hardness as context for whole-home conditioning and softening options.
Explore Water Conditioners →Hampton Reverse Osmosis
Learn about point-of-use treatment for highly filtered drinking and cooking water.
Explore Hampton Reverse Osmosis →PFAS Water Filters
Review PFAS-focused filtration separately from ordinary hardness and taste concerns.
Explore Hampton PFAS Filters →Well Water Treatment
Start with property-specific testing when the home is supplied by a private well.
Explore Hampton Well Water Treatment →Free In-Home Water Test
Evaluate hardness and common household water concerns and discuss which treatment goal fits your home.
Schedule a Hampton Water Test →Questions About Hampton's Water Report
Who supplies drinking water to Hampton, Virginia?
Newport News Waterworks supplies public drinking water to Hampton as part of its regional Lower Peninsula service area.
Why does Hampton use a Newport News Waterworks report?
Newport News Waterworks is the regional provider. Its primary Lower Peninsula annual report applies to customers in Hampton as well as other jurisdictions in the service area.
What is Hampton's main drinking-water source?
Diascund Creek Reservoir is the primary surface-water source, supplemented by the Chickahominy River as weather patterns require.
How hard is Hampton public water?
The 2025 Lower Peninsula expanded data reports an average hardness of 69 mg/L as calcium carbonate, with a 63–75 mg/L range. Waterworks describes the water as moderately hard.
Does Hampton public water use chloramine?
Yes. Waterworks uses chloramines as the secondary disinfectant to maintain disinfection through the distribution system.
Were PFAS measured in the 2025 Lower Peninsula report?
Yes. The expanded data lists 2025 finished-water measurements for several PFAS compounds, including PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS, PFBA, PFHxA and PFPeA. The complete values and reporting levels are shown in the official PDF.
Does the municipal report tell me the lead level at my faucet?
No. The report provides system-wide monitoring information. Waterworks notes that lead in drinking water primarily comes from service-line and household-plumbing materials, so an individual home can differ.
Does this report apply to a private well in Hampton?
No. The Lower Peninsula report describes the municipal surface-water system. A private well requires property-specific evaluation and appropriate testing.
Does ECWQ's free water test replace laboratory contaminant testing?
No. The in-home evaluation is useful for hardness and common household water concerns. PFAS, lead and other specific health-related contaminants may require specialized laboratory testing and proper sample collection.
Have Questions About Water at Your Hampton Home?
Schedule a free in-home water evaluation for hardness and common household water concerns, or review the official 2025 Lower Peninsula report above.
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