Where Yorktown Water Comes From

Drinking water in Yorktown is supplied by the Newport News Waterworks. The county uses a combination of surface water sources and groundwater wells to provide drinking water for residents and businesses throughout York County.

Water may also be supplied through regional agreements with neighboring utilities to ensure reliable service throughout the Yorktown area.

How Yorktown Water Is Treated

York County treats drinking water at its municipal treatment facilities before distributing it through the county water system.

Treatment processes typically include coagulation, filtration, and disinfection to remove particles and microorganisms and ensure that drinking water meets federal and state safety standards.

Official Yorktown Water Quality Report

York County publishes an annual Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report) summarizing drinking water sources, treatment processes, and contaminant testing results.

View the Report on This Page

Source: York County Utilities — official annual Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report).

Additional Water Information (EWG Database)

Some homeowners also explore third-party water databases such as the Environmental Working Group (EWG) Tap Water Database, which compiles publicly available drinking water testing data.