Washington Navy Yard, DC - Home Safety Score unavailable
5 ZIP codes · 1 water system · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Washington Navy Yard Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 4 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.002 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 9.32.
Who Supplies Your Water in Washington Navy Yard
While 1 water system appear in federal records for Washington Navy Yard, DC, one provider supplies the majority of residential connections - making it the central point of infrastructure and compliance accountability for most households.
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 lead level (90th percentile): 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 4 | 1 |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 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
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
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Top Contaminants in Washington Navy Yard Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Washington Navy Yard
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Lead risk in Washington Navy Yard appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. 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
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