Where does the water in 23459 come from?

Water for zip code 23459 in Virginia Beach, Virginia is provided by 1 water system. Contact your local utility for specific source information, or check our detailed page for your area.

Water Hardness in 23459

Virginia Beach, Virginia · Virginia Beach City County

65 PPM

3.8 GPG

Slightly Hard

0Soft60120180300+

Verified - Annual Water Quality Report

Dataset updated March 9, 2026Matched to 1 water systemTap readings can vary by utility zone, treatment, and plumbing. Methodology

Source context

How this ZIP reading is built

This ZIP reading is built from 1 matched water system. When more than one system is matched, the displayed value is weighted toward larger known service populations when that data is available.

Source basis

1 verified treated-water source

1 matched system total for this ZIP; treated-water reports are prioritized when available.

Water source profile

Primarily surface water

Surface-water hardness can shift with reservoirs, runoff, season, and treatment. This profile is weighted by known population served across matched systems.

Data recency

March 9, 2026

Dataset rebuilt March 9, 2026; individual utility reporting years can vary.

Hardness is a mineral-content reading, not a drinking-water safety rating. Use it for scale, appliance, and softener decisions; check your utility report or test your tap before sizing treatment equipment. See how we calculate local readings.

Water Systems Serving 23459

These are the systems matched to this ZIP code. The displayed ZIP value is weighted toward larger known service populations when population data is available.

1 water system

PWSID is the public water system identifier. Data Source shows whether the hardness value comes from a treated-water report, USGS monitoring, or a local estimate; source year is shown when available.

Water System	Source	Hardness	Pop. Served	Data Source
Little Creek Amphibious Base - U.S. Navy VA3810340	surface water	65 PPM Slightly Hard USGS estimate: 167 PPM	9,782	Verified - Annual Water Quality Report

Little Creek Amphibious Base - U.S. Navy

VA3810340

Slightly Hard

65 PPMsurface water9,782 servedVerified - Annual Water Quality Report

Source water: 167 PPM

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What This Means For You

Use this ZIP reading as a local planning estimate, not a final treatment specification. Hardness can vary by utility zone, seasonal blend, private well, and building plumbing. Confirm your tap reading with a utility report or home hardness test before sizing equipment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water hard in Virginia Beach, VA (23459)?

The average water hardness in 23459 is 65 PPM (3.8 GPG), which is classified as slightly hard.

Do I need a water softener in 23459?

At 65 PPM, your water is relatively soft. A water softener is generally not necessary.

Is hard water in 23459 safe to drink?

Water hardness itself is a mineral-content reading, not a drinking-water safety rating. Calcium and magnesium are naturally occurring minerals, but you should check your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for contaminant and compliance information.

How many water systems serve 23459?

Zip code 23459 in Virginia Beach, Virginia is served by 1 water system.