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Tap Water Quality in Ashburn, Virginia (ZIP 20148)

Serving Ashburn, Virginia

Danger
17 above health guidelines
1
City
585+
Tested
17
Above Guidelines
6
Utilities

Is the Tap Water Safe in Ashburn, Virginia?

Tap water in Ashburn, Virginia (ZIP 20148) has 17 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 20148 is served by 6 water utilities providing water to Ashburn. Water quality varies by utility and city. Click on the cities below to see detailed reports for your specific area.

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Water Quality Report for ZIP 20148

5 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.

Bromoform

Found in Ashburn

1.22 PPB
Guideline: 0 PPB
Arsenic

Found in Ashburn

0.0028 PPM
Guideline: 0 PPM
Bromodichloromethane

Found in Ashburn

11.3 PPB
Guideline: 0 PPB
0.0121 PPM
Guideline: 0 PPM
0.806 pCi/L
Guideline: 0 pCi/L

Water Utilities Serving ZIP 20148

RESERVE AT ROKEBY FARM

People Served:

284

Contact:
571-291-7844

Water Source:

Groundwater

Contaminants Tested:

77

BEACON HILL-LCSA

People Served:

333

Contact:
571-291-7844

Water Source:

Groundwater

Contaminants Tested:

80

CREIGHTON FARMS

People Served:

81

Contact:
571-291-7844

Water Source:

Groundwater

Contaminants Tested:

166

ELYSIAN HEIGHTS

People Served:

1,061

Contact:
571-291-7844

Water Source:

Groundwater

Contaminants Tested:

76

D.C. WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY

People Served:

632,323

Contact:
202-364-3148

Water Source:

Surface water purchased

Contaminants Tested:

19

SELMA ESTATES

People Served:

1,540

Contact:
571-291-7844

Water Source:

Groundwater under influence of surface water

Contaminants Tested:

167

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Best Water Filters for Ashburn (ZIP 20148)

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

Filter guides for the contaminants detected here:

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ashburn Tap Water

Is the tap water safe in Ashburn, Virginia (ZIP 20148)?

Tap water in Ashburn, Virginia (ZIP 20148) has 17 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 20148?

ZIP code 20148 is served by 6 water utilities: RESERVE AT ROKEBY FARM, BEACON HILL-LCSA, CREIGHTON FARMS, ELYSIAN HEIGHTS, D.C. WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY, SELMA ESTATES.

How do I pay my water bill in Ashburn (ZIP 20148)?

D.C. WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY (the largest utility serving ZIP 20148) handles billing for most Ashburn 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 Ashburn water (ZIP 20148)?

Water testing in ZIP 20148 found 5 contaminants above EPA health guidelines: Bromoform, Arsenic, Bromodichloromethane, Dichloroacetic Acid (DCA), Radium, combined (-226 & -228).

Should I use a water filter in Ashburn (ZIP 20148)?

Yes, we recommend using an NSF-certified water filter for ZIP 20148 because 17 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 20148?

ZIP code 20148 serves Ashburn, Virginia.

How we built this page

Water-quality data on this page comes from public federal and state records for the 6 utilityies serving ZIP 20148. We refresh each utility's record whenever its underlying source publishes new data.

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