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D.C. Water and Sewer Authority

Drinking water quality, contact, and Consumer Confidence Report

Serving 143 cities in DC, MD, VA ยท PWSID DC0000002

D.C. Water and Sewer Authority serves 632,323 people. 2 contaminants currently exceed health-based guidelines โ€” full breakdown below.

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2 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs)
People served
632,323
Last EPA sample
2025-10-10
PFAS
Not detected above guidelines
Health-based violations since 2020
0

Data sources: EPA SDWIS, D.C. Water and Sewer Authority's published Consumer Confidence Report.

This page summarizes publicly available EPA and CCR records. For health decisions about your water, consult your utility or a licensed professional.

632K
People Served
143
Cities
1
Water Sources
0
Health-based violations since 2020

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D.C. Water and Sewer Authority Service Area

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Service Area

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D.C. Water and Sewer Authority Water Quality Grade

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2
Above Health Guidelines
0
Health-based violations since 2020

Is D.C. Water and Sewer Authority Water Safe to Drink?

D.C. Water and Sewer Authority has reported 2 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs) in at least one city served. We recommend reviewing individual city reports below for specific water quality details.

This utility serves 632,323 people across 143 cities in DC, MD, VA. Water quality can vary by location within the service area. Check individual city pages below for detailed contaminant data specific to your area.

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Fluoride in D.C. Water and Sewer Authority Water

  • D.C. Water and Sewer Authority

    PWSID DC0000002

    No fluoride level in our data for D.C. Water and Sewer Authority. Your utility's annual water quality report (CCR) lists it.

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D.C. Water and Sewer Authority Service Area

Washington, DC

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Adelphi, MD

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Ashton-Sandy Spring, MD

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Aspen Hill, MD

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Beltsville, MD

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Berwyn Heights, MD

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Bethesda, MD

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Bladensburg, MD

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Brentwood, MD

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Brookeville, MD

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Brookmont, MD

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Burnt Mills, MD

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Burtonsville, MD

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Cabin John, MD

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Calverton, MD

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Capitol Heights, MD

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Cedar Heights, MD

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Cheverly, MD

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Chevy Chase, MD

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Chevy Chase Section Five, MD

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Chevy Chase Section Three, MD

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Chevy Chase View, MD

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Chevy Chase Village, MD

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Chillum, MD

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Cloverly, MD

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Colesville, MD

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College Park, MD

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Colmar Manor, MD

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Coral Hills, MD

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Cottage City, MD

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Darnestown, MD

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Derwood, MD

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District Heights, MD

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East Riverdale, MD

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Edmonston, MD

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Fairland, MD

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Fairmount Heights, MD

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Forest Glen, MD

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Forest Heights, MD

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Four Corners, MD

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Friendship Heights Village, MD

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Gaithersburg, MD

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Garrett Park, MD

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Glassmanor, MD

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Glen Echo, MD

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Glenarden, MD

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Glenmont, MD

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Greenbelt, MD

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Hillandale, MD

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Hillcrest Heights, MD

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Hyattsville, MD

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Kemp Mill, MD

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Kensington, MD

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Konterra, MD

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Landover, MD

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Landover Hills, MD

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Langley Park, MD

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Lanham, MD

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Laurel, MD

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Layhill, MD

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Leisure World, MD

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Marlow Heights, MD

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Martin's Additions, MD

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Maryland Park, MD

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Mount Rainier, MD

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National Harbor, MD

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New Carrollton, MD

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North Bethesda, MD

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North Brentwood, MD

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North Chevy Chase, MD

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North Kensington, MD

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North Potomac, MD

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Olney, MD

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Oxon Hill, MD

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Peppermill Village, MD

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Potomac, MD

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Redland, MD

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Riverdale Park, MD

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Rockville, MD

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Seabrook, MD

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Seat Pleasant, MD

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Silver Hill, MD

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Silver Spring, MD

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Somerset, MD

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South Kensington, MD

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South Laurel, MD

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Spencerville, MD

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Springdale, MD

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Suitland, MD

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Summerfield, MD

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Takoma Park, MD

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Temple Hills, MD

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Travilah, MD

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University Park, MD

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Walker Mill, MD

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Washington Grove, MD

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Wheaton, MD

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White Oak, MD

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Woodlawn, MD

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Alexandria, VA

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Arcola, VA

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Arlington, VA

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Ashburn, VA

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Belle Haven, VA

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Belmont, VA

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Brambleton, VA

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Broadlands, VA

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Bull Run, VA

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Cascades, VA

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Chantilly, VA

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Countryside, VA

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Difficult Run, VA

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Dranesville, VA

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Dulles Town Center, VA

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Dunn Loring, VA

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Fair Oaks, VA

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Falls Church, VA

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Floris, VA

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Franklin Farm, VA

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Great Falls, VA

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Great Falls Crossing, VA

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Herndon, VA

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Hutchison, VA

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Idylwood, VA

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Lansdowne, VA

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Loudoun Valley Estates, VA

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Lowes Island, VA

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McLean, VA

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McNair, VA

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Moorefield, VA

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Oak Grove, VA

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Oakton, VA

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One Loudoun, VA

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Pimmit Hills, VA

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Reston, VA

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South Riding, VA

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Sterling, VA

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Stone Ridge, VA

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Sugarland Run, VA

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Tysons, VA

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University Center, VA

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Vienna, VA

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Wolf Trap, VA

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D.C. Water and Sewer Authority Contact & Information

Phone

Mailing Address

1385 Canal St SE Washington, DC 20032

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Contacts for D.C. Water and Sewer Authority

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Water Sources & Treatment

Water Sources

Surface water purchased

Treatment Methods

conventional

Disinfectant Used

chloramines, filtration, hypochlorite

D.C. Water and Sewer Authority Consumer Confidence Report

A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the EPA-mandated annual water-quality report every community water system must publish by July 1 each year (Safe Drinking Water Act ยง1414(c)(4)). It summarizes contaminants tested, MCL and MCLG comparisons, and any system violations from the prior calendar year.

A current CCR for D.C. Water and Sewer Authority has not been published or validated on TapWaterData yet.

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D.C. Water and Sewer Authority Annual Water Quality Reports

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Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)
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What is a CCR? The Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is an annual water quality report that water utilities are required by the EPA to provide to customers. It contains information about your water source, detected contaminants, and compliance status.

EPA Health-Based Violations Since 2020

D.C. Water and Sewer Authority has no health-based EPA violation since 2020 (EPA data as of Q2 2026).

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Recommended Water Filters for D.C. Water and Sewer Authority

Based on water quality data from cities served by D.C. Water and Sewer Authority, we recommend NSF-certified filters that can remove contaminants above health guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions about D.C. Water and Sewer Authority

Is D.C. Water and Sewer Authority water safe to drink?

D.C. Water and Sewer Authority has reported 2 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs) in at least one city served. We recommend reviewing individual city reports for specific water quality details.

Does D.C. Water and Sewer Authority have PFAS in its water?

D.C. Water and Sewer Authority has PFAS monitoring data on record and no PFAS compounds are currently above EPA health-based guidelines. EPA finalized new PFAS drinking-water rules in 2024 requiring ongoing monitoring through 2029.

How do I pay my D.C. Water and Sewer Authority water bill?

D.C. Water and Sewer Authority bills can be paid at the utility's official payment portal: https://www.dcwater.com/customer-center/billing-and-payments. For questions about your bill, call 202-364-3148.

How many people does D.C. Water and Sewer Authority serve?

D.C. Water and Sewer Authority serves 632,323 people across 143 cities in DC, MD, VA.

What cities does D.C. Water and Sewer Authority serve?

D.C. Water and Sewer Authority provides water service to: Washington, DC; Adelphi, MD; Ashton-Sandy Spring, MD; Aspen Hill, MD; Beltsville, MD; Berwyn Heights, MD; Bethesda, MD; Bladensburg, MD; Brentwood, MD; Brookeville, MD; Brookmont, MD; Burnt Mills, MD; Burtonsville, MD; Cabin John, MD; Calverton, MD; Capitol Heights, MD; Cedar Heights, MD; Cheverly, MD; Chevy Chase, MD; Chevy Chase Section Five, MD; Chevy Chase Section Three, MD; Chevy Chase View, MD; Chevy Chase Village, MD; Chillum, MD; Cloverly, MD; Colesville, MD; College Park, MD; Colmar Manor, MD; Coral Hills, MD; Cottage City, MD; Darnestown, MD; Derwood, MD; District Heights, MD; East Riverdale, MD; Edmonston, MD; Fairland, MD; Fairmount Heights, MD; Forest Glen, MD; Forest Heights, MD; Four Corners, MD; Friendship Heights Village, MD; Gaithersburg, MD; Garrett Park, MD; Glassmanor, MD; Glen Echo, MD; Glenarden, MD; Glenmont, MD; Greenbelt, MD; Hillandale, MD; Hillcrest Heights, MD; Hyattsville, MD; Kemp Mill, MD; Kensington, MD; Konterra, MD; Landover, MD; Landover Hills, MD; Langley Park, MD; Lanham, MD; Laurel, MD; Layhill, MD; Leisure World, MD; Marlow Heights, MD; Martin's Additions, MD; Maryland Park, MD; Mount Rainier, MD; National Harbor, MD; New Carrollton, MD; North Bethesda, MD; North Brentwood, MD; North Chevy Chase, MD; North Kensington, MD; North Potomac, MD; Olney, MD; Oxon Hill, MD; Peppermill Village, MD; Potomac, MD; Redland, MD; Riverdale Park, MD; Rockville, MD; Seabrook, MD; Seat Pleasant, MD; Silver Hill, MD; Silver Spring, MD; Somerset, MD; South Kensington, MD; South Laurel, MD; Spencerville, MD; Springdale, MD; Suitland, MD; Summerfield, MD; Takoma Park, MD; Temple Hills, MD; Travilah, MD; University Park, MD; Walker Mill, MD; Washington Grove, MD; Wheaton, MD; White Oak, MD; Woodlawn, MD; Alexandria, VA; Arcola, VA; Arlington, VA; Ashburn, VA; Belle Haven, VA; Belmont, VA; Brambleton, VA; Broadlands, VA; Bull Run, VA; Cascades, VA; Chantilly, VA; Countryside, VA; Difficult Run, VA; Dranesville, VA; Dulles Town Center, VA; Dunn Loring, VA; Fair Oaks, VA; Falls Church, VA; Floris, VA; Franklin Farm, VA; Great Falls, VA; Great Falls Crossing, VA; Herndon, VA; Hutchison, VA; Idylwood, VA; Lansdowne, VA; Loudoun Valley Estates, VA; Lowes Island, VA; McLean, VA; McNair, VA; Moorefield, VA; Oak Grove, VA; Oakton, VA; One Loudoun, VA; Pimmit Hills, VA; Reston, VA; South Riding, VA; Sterling, VA; Stone Ridge, VA; Sugarland Run, VA; Tysons, VA; University Center, VA; Vienna, VA; Wolf Trap, VA.

Does D.C. Water and Sewer Authority have any EPA violations?

No. D.C. Water and Sewer Authority has no health-based EPA violation since 2020 (EPA data as of Q2 2026).

What is D.C. Water and Sewer Authority's phone number?

You can contact D.C. Water and Sewer Authority at 202-364-3148. Their mailing address is: 1385 Canal St SE Washington, DC 20032.

Where can I find D.C. Water and Sewer Authority's Consumer Confidence Report?

Community water systems must publish an annual CCR. If you're looking for D.C. Water and Sewer Authority's CCR, contact them at 202-364-3148 or check back here โ€” we update monthly. The 2027 revised CCR Rule introduces new direct-URL distribution requirements.

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