Naval Support Activity Portsmouth
EPA ID: VA3740500 · 17,000 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Naval Support Activity Portsmouth (VA3740500): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Nothing in the federal violation file is listed against Naval Support Activity Portsmouth, a system that provides water to roughly 17,000 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Naval Support Activity Portsmouth Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Naval Support Activity Portsmouth have a median household income of $44,739 and about 19,235 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 74% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 45% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Naval Support Activity Portsmouth's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Virginia
System Overview
Naval Support Activity Portsmouth (EPA ID: VA3740500) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 17,000 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 23704 in Portsmouth.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 mg/L | No | 2024-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by VA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 23704 - Portsmouth
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Naval Support Activity Portsmouth (VA3740500) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Naval Support Activity Portsmouth water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Naval Support Activity Portsmouth in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Naval Support Activity Portsmouth serve?
Naval Support Activity Portsmouth serves approximately 17,000 people across 1 ZIP code in Virginia.
Where does Naval Support Activity Portsmouth get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: No PFAS Reported Above Reporting Levels
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were reported above UCMR5 minimum reporting levels.
EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Naval Support Activity Portsmouth, VA: Serves 17K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va3740500/
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