NORFOLK VA, CITY OF
High Risk1 PFAS compound(s) exceed EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels
This utility has until 2029 to install treatment under the EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule. In the meantime, a point-of-use filter certified NSF/ANSI 58 for PFOA/PFOS provides reliable interim protection.
3
PFAS Detected
1
Above EPA Limits
20
ZIPs Served
Surface
Water Source
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 5.80ppt | 145% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 5.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 3.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
ZIP Codes Served by This Utility
23501 23502 23503 23504 23505 23506 23507 23508 23509 23510 23511 23513 23514 23515 23517 23518 23519 23523 23529 23551
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About this data
Source
EPA UCMR 5 — January 2026 release
Sampling period
January 2023 – December 2025
Water system ID (PWSID)
VA3710100
Detection threshold (MRL)
~1.5–2 ppt — "Not detected" means below this floor