Virginia · population 231,105
Lead pipes in Norfolk, VA
880 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Norfolk (population 231,105) gets its water from City of Norfolk. That system reported 590 lead and 290 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 71,208, with 14,152 more of unknown material.
1.2% of City of Norfolk's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Virginia average (0.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 20%
- Non-lead 79%
Latest lead test for City of Norfolk (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Norfolk.
Water systems serving Norfolk
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of NorfolkMain system | 590 | 290 | 14,152 | 1.2% |
| Nsa Hampton Roads, Main BaseServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Norfolk
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Norfolk's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Portsmouth30 lead + galv. lines
- Hampton3,160 lead + galv. lines
- Poquoson3,160 lead + galv. lines
- Virginia Beach17,317 unknown
- Chesapeake9 lead + galv. lines
- Williamsburgno lead reported
- Franklin3,508 unknown
- Courtlandno lead reported
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Questions
Does Norfolk, VA have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Norfolk, which serves Norfolk, reported 590 lead and 290 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 14,152 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Norfolk?
EPA's service area maps place most of Norfolk in City of Norfolk's service area (PWSID VA3710100). Nsa Hampton Roads, Main Base also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Norfolk home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Norfolk's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Norfolk be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask City of Norfolk whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.