COUNTY REPORT DC

Plymouth County, District of Columbia

1 ZIP code · Avg score 72/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04

Recent water monitoring in Plymouth County shows 1 ZIP code with consistently safe results.

How Plymouth County Compares

Plymouth County72/100
District of Columbia avg68/100
National avg68/100

How Plymouth County Compares

B
County Grade
72/100
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems

Plymouth County scores 4 points above the District of Columbia state average (68/100) and 4 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

B
County Grade
72
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
Only ZIP: 20470
$2,900
Avg Remediation

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 12.1 (asthma 12.1%, diabetes 10.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,780, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.37% avg pipe failure probability

Violation History (2022–2025)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Plymouth County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2022
1 (1 health)
2023
1 (1 health)
2025
3 (3 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 5 total (5 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 12.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 29.7% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

37%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,780

Sea Level Rise $1,500/yr
Flood $200/yr
Underground Tanks $80/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Plymouth County residents

Asthma 12.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 29.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 4 systems in Plymouth County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 D.c. Water and Sewer Authority 632,323 33
2 Joint Base Anacostia - Bolling 19,312 33
3 Naval Station Washington - Wny 15,690 33
4 Washington Aqueduct Division. 33

All ZIP Codes in Plymouth County

1 ZIP code tracked in Plymouth County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations
1 20470 Washington 72 B 33 (6 health)

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Overview

Plymouth County in District of Columbia covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of B (72/100).

1 of 1 ZIP code have recorded EPA violations. 6 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Plymouth County?
Plymouth County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 1 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Plymouth County?
Plymouth County is served by 4 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 1 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Plymouth County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Plymouth County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,780 per homeowner.
How does Plymouth County compare to District of Columbia?
Plymouth County has an average water safety score of 72/100, which is above the District of Columbia state average of 68/100.

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