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Washington Navy Yard, DC - Home Safety Score unavailable

5 ZIP codes · 1 water system · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations

$500

Est. Remediation

What You Should Know About Washington Navy Yard Water

Your city's water systems recorded 4 violations since 2021.
Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.002 mg/L.
Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 9.32.

Who Supplies Your Water in Washington Navy Yard

Public water system records for Washington Navy Yard, DC point to a single listed provider, drawn from 1 system in the federal data; its violation record appears below.

D.c. Water and Sewer Authority
Serves ~632,323 people 4 violations

Overview

We track home safety data for 5 ZIP codes in Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 632,323 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 5 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Water Sources

Washington Navy Yard water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0020 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Top Contaminants

Contaminant	Category	Violations	ZIPs Affected
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Microbiological	4	1
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Treatment Technique	4	1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code	Safety Score	Violations	Health-Based	System
20388	—	4	0	D.c. Water and Sewer Authority

All ZIP Codes in Washington Navy Yard

20374
20376
20388 - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
20391
20398

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

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Health Outcomes in Washington Navy Yard

10.2%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

7.8%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

14.1%

Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 10.2% ↑

Diabetes 7.8% ↓

Mental Health 14.1% ↓

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Top Contaminants in Washington Navy Yard Water

Revised Total Coliform Rule 4 violations

Microbiological

Indicates possible bacterial contamination

Surface Water Treatment Rule 4 violations

Treatment Technique

Pathogens may not be adequately removed

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Washington Navy Yard

0.002

mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

Available area-level lead records for Washington Navy Yard do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Washington Navy Yard, DC

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant data, and water system grades

4 EPA violations

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Infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many violations are on record for water systems serving Washington Navy Yard?

EPA records list 4 EPA violations for Washington Navy Yard water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 5 mapped ZIP codes.

Does Washington Navy Yard water have lead?

The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Washington Navy Yard is 0.002 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.

How many water systems serve Washington Navy Yard?

Our records map 1 water system to 5 ZIP codes in Washington Navy Yard. The related population figure in our data is approximately 632,323 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Washington Navy Yard?

Estimated remediation cost per household in Washington Navy Yard: $500; modeled range $300 to $800. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.

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