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Tap Water Quality in Arlington, Virginia (ZIP 22202)

Serving Arlington, Virginia

Warning
5 above health guidelines
1
City
35+
Tested
5
Above Guidelines
2
Utilities

Is the Tap Water Safe in Arlington, Virginia?

Tap water in Arlington, Virginia (ZIP 22202) has 5 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 22202 is served by 2 water utilities providing water to Arlington. 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 22202

3 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 Arlington

11.3 PPB
Guideline: 0 PPB
Dichloroacetic Acid (DCA)

Found in Arlington

0.0129 PPM
Guideline: 0 PPM
Lead

Found in Arlington

0.000591 PPM
Guideline: 0 PPM

Water Utilities Serving ZIP 22202

D.C. WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY

People Served:

632,323

Contact:
202-364-3148

Water Source:

Surface water purchased

Contaminants Tested:

19

ARLINGTON COUNTY

People Served:

215,000

Contact:
703-228-6495

Water Source:

Surface water purchased

Contaminants Tested:

16

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Best Water Filters for Arlington (ZIP 22202)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arlington Tap Water

Is the tap water safe in Arlington, Virginia (ZIP 22202)?

Tap water in Arlington, Virginia (ZIP 22202) has 5 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 22202?

ZIP code 22202 is served by 2 water utilities: D.C. WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY, ARLINGTON COUNTY.

How do I pay my water bill in Arlington (ZIP 22202)?

D.C. WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY (the largest utility serving ZIP 22202) handles billing for most Arlington 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 Arlington water (ZIP 22202)?

Water testing in ZIP 22202 found 3 contaminants above EPA health guidelines: Bromodichloromethane, Dichloroacetic Acid (DCA), Lead.

Should I use a water filter in Arlington (ZIP 22202)?

Yes, we recommend using an NSF-certified water filter for ZIP 22202 because 5 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 22202?

ZIP code 22202 serves Arlington, Virginia.

How we built this page

Water-quality data on this page comes from public federal and state records for the 2 utilityies serving ZIP 22202. We refresh each utility's record whenever its underlying source publishes new data.

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