Water Quality

The Hampton Roads region is surrounded by water, all for our residents to fish, swim, play, and enjoy. But having all of this water means making sure it's safe, clean, and habitable for the plants and creatures within. Hampton Roads staff work with local governments and partners to track federal and state regulations, understand best practices, and follow funding sources to support their needs. To this end, we support all local water quality initiatives and the programs to protect the Chesapeake Bay. We also have a Regional Water Quality Monitoring Program supported by six of our local governments.