Quarterly Drinking Water Quality Test Results for Norfolk Treatment Plants

Norfolk's water quality monitoring dataset includes quarterly test results from the Moores Bridges and Kristen M. Lentz (37th Street) Water Treatment Plants. Tests are conducted by the City of Norfolk Water Quality Laboratory to ensure compliance with EPA and state drinking water standards. The dataset is updated quarterly.

Use Cases

• Track contaminant levels over time using Quarter, Year, and Result columns.
• Compare compliance status between Treatment Plants using Below MCL? and Regulation columns.
• Analyze detection and measurement methods using Detection Level, Method of Analysis, and Unit columns.

Strengths

• Data is updated quarterly, providing regular snapshots of water quality.
• Results are tied to specific federal and state regulations via the Regulation column.
• Tests are conducted by a dedicated municipal laboratory, the City of Norfolk Water Quality Laboratory.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Last updated 2026-05-08 17:13:46; freshness should be verified.

Provenance

Source

City of Norfolk Water Quality Laboratory

Collection Method

Laboratory testing of drinking water samples.

Time Range

Quarterly results; specific start date unknown.

Freshness

Updated quarterly.

Geography

Norfolk, Virginia, USA (Moores Bridges and Kristen M. Lentz Water Treatment Plants).