NEWPORT NEWS Drinking Water Quality

Consumer Confidence Water Quality Reports

Under the authority of the Safe Drinking Water Act, the EPA requires Newport News Water to assess local water quality each year and distribute a Consumer Confidence Water Quality Report.

The information in this report includes the source of your water, whether your water meets EPA standards, detailed tables of detected contaminants, detailed descriptions of those contaminants, possible reasons why they're present, and potential health effects (if any).

Read the Consumer Confidence Report for NEWPORT NEWS main water system here:

• Newport News Water Annual Water Quality Report

Contact Newport News Water Customer Service

Have a Question, Issue or Comment?

Main Customer Service

Physical Address:
Newport News Waterworks 700 Town Center Drive
Newport News, 23606

757-926-1000 (Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM)
wwcustservice@nnva.gov

Emergency (24 hours - broken water main or pipeline, etc.)
757-234-4800

Pay Your Newport News Water Bill

Already have an account?

If you already have an account, you just need to login to the Newport News Water site. Newport News Water accepts credit cards, debit, and direct deposit. Click here to login.

Want to create a new account?

You can create a new account on the Newport News Water website. Once you create the account, you can setup payment with credit, debit, or direct deposit. Click here to create an account.

Want to pay without an account?

You can make a one-time payment without creating an account. You will need to have your credit or debit card in order to make the one time payment. Click here to make a one time payment.

How to Start NEWPORT NEWS Water Service

Starting Your Service

When you move to a new home in NEWPORT NEWS, you'll most likely already have running water, but you'll still need to set up water service with the Newport News Water. Luckily, NEWPORT NEWS has made it pretty simple with the following online form. Starting service generally takes just two business days.

Click here to fill out a Start Service Form.

Stopping Your Service

When you move out of a home in NEWPORT NEWS, you'll need to stop your water service with the Newport News Water, so you don't keep getting billed. Simply fill out the following online form. Stopping service normally takes just two business days.

Click here to fill out a Stop Service Form.

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