Virginia Beach Tap Water Wins in Head-to-Head Taste Test
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Virginia Beach, VA – In a recent blind taste test on the Virginia beach Boardwalk, local tap water outperformed bottled water, according to results released today. The test, conducted with 35 participants, demonstrates the quality and appeal of Virginia Beach’s drinking water while highlighting the economic and environmental benefits of choosing tap over bottled alternatives.
the results come as consumers increasingly scrutinize the cost and environmental impact of bottled water. The taste test revealed that 35 participants preferred the taste of Virginia Beach tap water, while 31 favored bottled water, and 2 participants detected no difference. This victory underscores the commitment of Virginia Beach Public Utilities to providing safe,high-quality water to residents and visitors.
Cost Savings and Sustainability
Beyond taste, the economic advantages of tap water are importent. Virginia Beach residents can refill a standard 20-ounce reusable water bottle over 1,500 times for the cost of a single average single-use plastic bottle. Choosing tap water also directly contributes to reducing plastic waste, a growing concern for coastal communities like Virginia Beach.
Virginia Beach Public Utilities ensures water quality by meeting all state and federal drinking water standards.Continual monitoring and testing occur at the treatment plant and throughout the distribution system.
From Lake Gaston to Your Tap
Virginia beach’s water originates at Lake Gaston in Brunswick County, traveling 76 miles via pipeline to Lake Prince in Suffolk, a reservoir managed by the City of Norfolk. The water then undergoes rigorous filtration and disinfection at norfolk’s Moore’s Bridges Water Treatment Plant to remove bacteria, algae, and other impurities before reaching virginia Beach’s distribution system.
Residents can find detailed information about water quality in the recently released 2025 Water Quality Report.
