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Tap Water Quality in Washington, Washington DC (ZIP 20001)

Serving Washington, Washington DC

Warning
6 above health guidelines
1
City
130+
Tested
6
Above Guidelines
4
Utilities

Is the Tap Water Safe in Washington, Washington DC?

Tap water in Washington, Washington DC (ZIP 20001) has 6 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs) in at least one of the 1 city served. We recommend reviewing detailed city reports below and considering a certified water filter for additional protection.

ZIP 20001 is served by 4 water utilities providing water to Washington. Water quality varies by utility and city. Click on the cities below to see detailed reports for your specific area.

Water Quality Report for ZIP 20001

4 contaminants above EPA health guidelines

These levels represent the worst case across all cities in this ZIP code. Check individual city reports for specific details.

Bromodichloromethane

Found in Washington

15.9 PPB
Guideline: 0 PPB
Dichloroacetic Acid (DCA)

Found in Washington

0.0215 PPM
Guideline: 0 PPM
Gross Alpha Activity

Found in Washington

0.432 pCi/L
Guideline: 0 pCi/L
0.415 pCi/L
Guideline: 0 pCi/L

Water Utilities Serving ZIP 20001

NAVAL STATION WASHINGTON - WNY

People Served:

15,690

Contact:
202-658-8007

Water Source:

Surface water purchased

Contaminants Tested:

18

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA - BOLLING

People Served:

17,201

Contact:
202-404-7309

Water Source:

Surface water purchased

Contaminants Tested:

18

WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT DIVISION.

People Served:

0

Contact:
202-345-9910

Water Source:

Surface water

Contaminants Tested:

75

D.C. WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY

People Served:

632,323

Contact:
202-364-3148

Water Source:

Surface water purchased

Contaminants Tested:

19

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Best Water Filters for Washington (ZIP 20001)

Based on the contaminants found in your area, we recommend NSF-certified water filters that can remove the specific contaminants above health guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Tap Water

Is the tap water safe in Washington, Washington DC (ZIP 20001)?

Tap water in Washington, Washington DC (ZIP 20001) has 6 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs) in at least one of the 1 city served. We recommend reviewing the detailed city reports below and considering a certified water filter for additional protection.

Which water utilities serve ZIP code 20001?

ZIP code 20001 is served by 4 water utilities: NAVAL STATION WASHINGTON - WNY, JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA - BOLLING, WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT DIVISION., D.C. WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY.

How do I pay my water bill in Washington (ZIP 20001)?

D.C. WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY (the largest utility serving ZIP 20001) handles billing for most Washington addresses. Call 202-364-3148 to pay your bill or set up online payments. Other utilities serve smaller pockets of this ZIP — check the utility list below if you don't recognize D.C. WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY.

What contaminants are in Washington water (ZIP 20001)?

Water testing in ZIP 20001 found 4 contaminants above EPA health guidelines: Bromodichloromethane, Dichloroacetic Acid (DCA), Gross Alpha Activity, Radium, combined (-226 & -228).

Should I use a water filter in Washington (ZIP 20001)?

Yes, we recommend using an NSF-certified water filter for ZIP 20001 because 6 contaminants are above EPA health guidelines. Reverse osmosis systems or under-sink filters certified to remove the specific contaminants found in your water are recommended.

What cities are in ZIP code 20001?

ZIP code 20001 serves Washington, Washington DC.

How we built this page

Water-quality data on this page comes from public federal and state records for the 4 utilityies serving ZIP 20001. We refresh each utility's record whenever its underlying source publishes new data.

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