CITY REPORT
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9 HEALTH VIOLATIONS
Washington, DC Water Quality Report
1 ZIP code · 4 water systems · Updated 2026-03-16
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-03-16
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ZIP Codes
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Water Systems
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ZIPs with Violations
Zone 1
Radon Risk (High)
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Washington, District of Columbia, covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 632,323 people.
1 of 1 ZIP code (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 9 health-based violations documented.
Water Sources
Washington water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Washington
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 42 | 1 |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 32 | 1 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 18 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 10 | 1 |
| Lead | Inorganic | 8 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20001 | — | 70 | 9 | D.C. WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY |
All ZIP Codes in Washington
- 20001 — 70 violations ⚠
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.