23434
Suffolk, VA
City of Suffolk County · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area
SUFFOLK, CITY OF

Is tap water in Suffolk (ZIP 23434) safe to drink?

Some concern
Last tested: September 2025
Source: EPA UCMR5 utility monitoring plus EPA Water Quality Portal well sampling (mapped to nearest ZIP). Last tested September 2025.
Neighborhood:
  • Suffolk

The short answer for Suffolk (ZIP 23434)

Suffolk tap water has 17 detected contaminants, currently below EPA limits (tested September 2025). 8:2 FTS measured closest to the threshold. See the full compound-by-compound report.

The health risk for Suffolk

PFAS traces were detected in local water tests, though levels are currently below EPA limits. Since no amount of PFAS is considered completely safe by health researchers, a certified filter adds a meaningful layer of protection, especially for children.
  • PFAS or other chemicals detected; no confirmed exceedances in multiple samples.
8:2 FTS concentration (µg/L) September 2025
0 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L
0.005 µg/L
Detected
µg/L
0.005 µg/L
EPA limit
guideline
100% of limit
Comparison
vs. guideline
EPA limit: 0.005 µg/L | Your water: 0.005 µg/L
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Most elevated compounds
Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
8:2 FTS
Tested: September 2025 · Suffolk WTP		 0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 100% of limit
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Intertie · Tested: September 2025

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
lithium <9.000 µg/L 10 µg/L Below limit
PFHxS <0.003 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFHxA <0.003 µg/L 3 µg/L Below limit
PFBA <0.005 µg/L 6 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFBS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFOA <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFOS <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFPeA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

Lake Kilby WTP - Cl MW SOW 253A · Tested: Multiple dates

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
Vinyl chloride 0.500 ppb 2 ppb 25% of limit
Radium-226 1.000 pCi/L 5 pCi/L 20% of limit
Radium-228 1.000 pCi/L 5 pCi/L 20% of limit
1,2-Dichloroethane 0.500 ppb 5 ppb 10% of limit
Benzene 0.500 ppb 5 ppb 10% of limit
1,1-Dichloroethane 0.500 µg/L 7 µg/L 7% of limit
Arsenic 0.430 µg/L 10 µg/L 4% of limit
Chloroform 0.500 ppb 80 ppb 0.6% of limit
Chromium 0.300 µg/L 100 µg/L 0.3% of limit
1,1,1-Trichloroethane 0.500 ppb 200 ppb 0.2% of limit
Lead 0.020 µg/L 15 µg/L 0.1% of limit
Uranium 0.020 µg/L 30 µg/L 0.1% of limit
Toluene 0.500 ppb 1000 ppb 0.1% of limit
Copper 0.100 µg/L 1300 µg/L 0.0% of limit
Nitrate 0.060 mg/L 1E+04 mg/L 0.0% of limit
Nitrite 0.006 mg/L 1000 mg/L 0.0% of limit
1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane 0.500 ppb — —
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane 0.500 ppb — —
1,1,2-Trichloroethane 0.500 ppb — —
1,1-Dichloroethylene 0.500 ppb — —
1,1-Dichloropropene 0.500 ppb — —
1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene 0.500 ppb — —
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene 0.500 ppb — —
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 0.500 ppb — —
1,2-Dichloropropane 0.500 ppb — —
1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene 0.500 ppb — —
1,3-Dichloropropane 0.500 ppb — —
1,3-Dichloropropene 0.500 ppb — —
3-Methylnonane 0.500 ppt — —
Acid Neutralization Potenti... 565.000 mg/L — —
Alkalinity, total 556.000 mg/L — —
Alpha particle 3.000 pCi/L — —
Aluminum 0.200 µg/L — —
Antimony 0.020 µg/L — —
Apparent color 5.000 PCU — —
Barium 91.000 None — —
Beryllium 0.040 µg/L — —
Beta particle 6.370 pCi/L — —
Bromide 0.660 mg/L — —
Bromobenzene 0.500 ppb — —
Cadmium 0.100 µg/L — —
Calcium 4.610 mg/L — —
Carbon tetrachloride 0.500 ppb — —
CFC-11 0.500 ppb — —
CFC-12 0.500 ppb — —
Chloride 188.000 mg/L — —
Chlorobenzene 0.500 ppb — —
Chlorodibromomethane 0.500 µg/L — —
Chloroethane 0.500 ppb — —
Chloromethane 0.500 µg/L — —
Chloromethyl methyl ether 5.000 ppb — —
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene 0.500 ppb — —
Cumene 0.500 µg/L — —
Dibromomethane 0.500 ppb — —
Dichlorobromomethane 0.500 µg/L — —
Dichloropropane 0.500 ppb — —
Diesel range organics 400.000 ppb — —
Ethylbenzene 0.500 ppb — —
Fixed dissolved solids 988.000 mg/L — —
Fixed suspended solids 1.830 mg/L — —
Fluoride 2.240 mg/L — —
Halon 1011 0.500 ppb — —
Hardness, Ca, Mg 12.000 mg/L — —
Hardness, carbonate 1.000 mg/L — —
Hexachlorobutadiene 0.500 ppb — —
Iron 13.000 µg/L — —
m-Dichlorobenzene 0.500 µg/L — —
Magnesium 1.740 mg/L — —
Manganese 0.100 µg/L — —
Mercury 0.300 ng/L — —
Methyl bromide 0.500 µg/L — —
Methylene chloride 0.500 ppb — —
n-Butylbenzene 0.500 ppb — —
n-Propylbenzene 0.500 µg/L — —
Naphthalene 0.500 ppb — —
Nickel 0.200 µg/L — —
o-Chlorotoluene 0.500 µg/L — —
o-Dichlorobenzene 0.500 µg/L — —
Organic carbon 0.340 mg/L — —
Orthophosphate 0.160 mg/L — —
p-Chlorotoluene 0.500 ppb — —
p-Dichlorobenzene 0.500 µg/L — —
Potassium 11.200 mg/L — —
sec-Butylbenzene 0.500 ppb — —
Selenium 0.300 µg/L — —
Silica 39.100 mg/L — —
Silver 0.020 µg/L — —
Sodium 385.000 mg/L — —
Strontium 79.100 µg/L — —
Styrene 0.500 ppb — —
Sulfate 52.100 mg/L — —
tert-Butylbenzene 0.500 ppb — —
Tetrachloroethylene 0.500 ppb — —
Thallium 0.010 µg/L — —
Total fixed solids 978.000 mg/L — —
Total solids 1040.000 mg/L — —
Total suspended solids 1.170 mg/L — —
Total volatile solids 54.000 mg/L — —
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene 0.500 ppb — —
trans-1,3-Dichloropropene 0.500 ppb — —
Tribromomethane 0.500 ppb — —
Trichloroethylene 0.500 ppb — —
Xylene 0.000 µg/L — —
Yttrium 69.000 None — —
Zinc 0.240 µg/L — —

Suffolk WTP · Tested: September 2025

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
8:2 FTS 0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 100% of limit
lithium <9.000 µg/L 10 µg/L Below limit
PFHxS <0.003 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFHxA <0.003 µg/L 3 µg/L Below limit
PFBA <0.005 µg/L 6 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFBS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFOA <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFOS <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFPeA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

Water utilities serving ZIP 23434

Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.

Modeled boundaries are shown with a dashed outline.

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP 23434 Tap Water

What's in ZIP 23434 tap water?

ZIP 23434 has 17 detected contaminants below EPA limits in this dataset. 8:2 FTS measured closest to its guideline.

Will boiling ZIP 23434 tap water remove 8:2 FTS?

Boiling tap water can kill many pathogens, but it does not remove most chemical contaminants tracked in EPA monitoring. Several dissolved contaminants can even concentrate as water evaporates. For the chemical contaminants reported in ZIP 23434, a certified filter is more reliable.

Do basic pitcher filters remove 8:2 FTS?

Basic pitcher filters are typically rated for chlorine, taste, and odor (NSF/ANSI 42), not for the broader list of contaminants tracked in EPA monitoring. Match the certification (NSF/ANSI 42, 53, 58, or P473) to the specific compounds listed in this report before assuming a filter helps.

Who provides tap water in ZIP 23434?

Public records identify SUFFOLK, CITY OF as a primary water system associated with ZIP 23434. Service boundaries can vary by address, so confirm exact service with the utility.

When was ZIP 23434 tap water last tested?

The most recent test date used in this report is September 2025. EnviroClarity last refreshed this page on 2026-05-05.

Where can I find the official water quality report for ZIP 23434?

Every U.S. public water system is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). Contact SUFFOLK, CITY OF or visit their website for the latest official report covering ZIP 23434. The EPA also maintains a national CCR locator.

Primary source EPA UCMR5 (2023-2025) + EPA WQP (well monitoring near ZIP)
Guideline source EPA drinking water standard (8:2 FTS: 0,005 µg/L)
Last tested September 2025
Last page update 2026-05-05

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