Water Quality: Washington, DC
4 water systems • 667,325 people served
Multiple Health Violations110
Total Violations
22
Health-Based Violations
4
Water Systems
667,325
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Washington has 22 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Bromate, Disinfection Byproducts, E. coli, Fecal Coliform, TTHM. In total, 110 violations are on record for 4 water systems serving 667,325 people.
Contaminants Found
Bromate
Disinfection Byproducts
E. coli
Fecal Coliform
TTHM
Water Systems Serving Washington
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.C. WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY | DC0000002 | Surface Water | 632,323 | 22 |
| JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA - BOLLING | DC0000004 | Surface Water | 19,312 | 63 |
| NAVAL STATION WASHINGTON - WNY | DC0000003 | Surface Water | 15,690 | 24 |
| WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT DIVISION. | DC0000001 | Surface Water | 0 | 1 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.