Washington, D.C. Metro Area Home Safety Report
549 ZIP codes · 4,954,578 residents · 95 water systems
Data source: EPA SDWIS, U.S. Census Bureau, FEMA NFIP Last verified: 2026-06-03
Grade Distribution
The Washington, D.C. metropolitan area spans District of Columbia, Virginia, Maryland and includes 549 ZIP codes served by 95 community water systems. We analyzed EPA compliance records, lead testing data, housing age, flood insurance claims, and radon risk for every ZIP in the metro to produce this report.
Metro-Wide Safety Score: C (66/100)
The Home Safety Score combines water quality, lead risk, radon exposure, and flood risk into a single 0-100 rating.
Grade Distribution
| Grade | ZIP Codes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 98 | 18% |
| C | 335 | 63% |
| D | 97 | 18% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
18% of ZIP codes in the DC Metro metro earned an A or B — above-average safety conditions for homebuyers.
Safest Neighborhoods (Top 10 ZIPs)
| Rank | ZIP Code | City | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20105 | Aldie | 83 | B |
| 2 | 20106 | Amissville | 83 | B |
| 3 | 20132 | Purcellville | 83 | B |
| 4 | 20134 | Purcellville | 83 | B |
| 5 | 20136 | Bristow | 83 | B |
| 6 | 20141 | Round Hill | 83 | B |
| 7 | 20142 | Round Hill | 83 | B |
| 8 | 20146 | Ashburn | 83 | B |
| 9 | 20147 | Ashburn | 83 | B |
| 10 | 20148 | Ashburn | 83 | B |
The safest ZIP code is 20105 in Aldie with a score of 83/100. These areas typically have newer infrastructure, fewer EPA violations, and lower environmental risk factors.
Highest-Risk Neighborhoods (Bottom 10 ZIPs)
| Rank | ZIP Code | City | Score | Grade | Key Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22160 | Springfield | 40 | D | High radon zone |
| 2 | 22159 | Springfield | 40 | D | High radon zone |
| 3 | 22158 | Springfield | 40 | D | High radon zone |
| 4 | 22156 | Springfield | 40 | D | High radon zone |
| 5 | 22119 | Merrifield | 40 | D | High radon zone |
| 6 | 22118 | Merrifield | 40 | D | High radon zone |
| 7 | 22116 | Merrifield | 40 | D | High radon zone |
| 8 | 22103 | West Mclean | 40 | D | High radon zone |
| 9 | 22096 | Reston | 40 | D | High radon zone |
| 10 | 22082 | Merrifield | 40 | D | High radon zone |
If you are considering a home in these ZIP codes, we recommend requesting a water quality test, checking for lead service lines, and reviewing the full ZIP report before making an offer.
Most Common Contaminant Violations
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 2499 | 284 |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 1918 | 274 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 1166 | 310 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 1097 | 275 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 826 | 276 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 565 | 287 |
| Lead | Inorganic | 554 | 280 |
| Copper | Inorganic | 274 | 274 |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 274 | 274 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 30 | 12 |
3 of the top contaminants are health-based violations, meaning measured levels exceeded EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs).
Lead Risk Overview
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0011 mg/L (below EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
- 16% of housing built before 1950 (highest lead paint risk)
- 23% of housing built before 1970 (lead solder in plumbing)
- 54% of housing built before 1986 (potential lead pipes)
With over half of homes built before 1986, lead plumbing components are common. Running cold water for 30 seconds before drinking can reduce lead exposure from older pipes.
Flood Risk
- 3,806 FEMA flood insurance claims filed
- 189 ZIP codes with flood claims (34% of metro)
- $11,979 average payout per claim
- $45,591,013 total payouts
Water System Comparison
The Washington, D.C. metro is served by 95 community water systems, drawing from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Major water systems include:
- ALDIE WATER COMPANY
- ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF
- AQUALAND CAMPGROUND
- Arlington County
- Arlington County - Willston Area
- B&l Mobile Home Park
- Baileys Mobile Home Park
- Beacon Hill-lcsa
- Bealeton Regional
- Bryans Road
- ...and 85 more systems
Water quality can vary significantly between systems. Always check the ZIP-level report for your specific address.
Radon Risk
| Zone | Risk Level | ZIP Codes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | High | 84 | 15% |
| Zone 2 | Moderate | 145 | 26% |
| Zone 3 | Low | 21 | 4% |
Is Washington, D.C. Safe for Homebuyers?
Positive indicators: no ZIP codes exceed EPA lead action level.
Areas of concern: 1660 health-based EPA violations on record.
Safety conditions vary widely within the metro. A ZIP code with an A grade may be just a few miles from one rated F. Always check your specific ZIP code before making a purchase decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water quality safety grade for the Washington, D.C. metro area?
The Washington, D.C. metro area has an average Home Safety Score of 66/100 (grade C). This score is based on EPA violation records, lead testing data, radon risk, and flood exposure across 549 ZIP codes.
How many EPA water violations are in the Washington, D.C. area?
There are 9,213 total EPA violations across the Washington, D.C. metro, with 1660 being health-based violations. 340 out of 549 ZIP codes (62%) have at least one recorded violation.
Is the tap water safe to drink in Washington, D.C.?
Water safety varies by ZIP code and water system. No ZIP codes currently exceed EPA lead action levels. The average lead level is 0.0011 mg/L (EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L). Check your specific ZIP code for a detailed report.
What percentage of homes in Washington, D.C. have lead risk?
Approximately 54% of housing in the Washington, D.C. metro was built before 1986, when lead pipes were still legal. 16% was built before 1950, the highest-risk category for lead paint. Homes in older neighborhoods should be tested for lead in both water and paint.
What is the flood risk in the Washington, D.C. metro?
The Washington, D.C. metro has recorded 3,806 FEMA flood insurance claims across 189 ZIP codes, with an average payout of $11,979 per claim. Check the FEMA flood map for your specific property.
Cities in the Washington, D.C. Metro
- Washington, DC — 274 ZIP codes
- Arlington, VA — 30 ZIP codes
- Fairfax, VA — 9 ZIP codes
- Springfield, VA — 9 ZIP codes
- Manassas, VA — 6 ZIP codes
- Herndon, VA — 6 ZIP codes
- Reston, VA — 6 ZIP codes
- Falls Church, VA — 6 ZIP codes
- Mc Lean, VA — 6 ZIP codes
- Dulles, VA — 5 ZIP codes
- Ashburn, VA — 5 ZIP codes
- Sterling, VA — 5 ZIP codes
- Washington Navy Yard, DC — 5 ZIP codes
- Merrifield, VA — 5 ZIP codes
- Vienna, VA — 5 ZIP codes
- Woodbridge, VA — 5 ZIP codes
- Leesburg, VA — 4 ZIP codes
- Waldorf, MD — 4 ZIP codes
- Centreville, VA — 3 ZIP codes
- Chantilly, VA — 3 ZIP codes
- Warrenton, VA — 3 ZIP codes
- Marshall, VA — 2 ZIP codes
- Middleburg, VA — 2 ZIP codes
- Purcellville, VA — 2 ZIP codes
- Round Hill, VA — 2 ZIP codes
- Gainesville, VA — 2 ZIP codes
- Hamilton, VA — 2 ZIP codes
- Haymarket, VA — 2 ZIP codes
- Nokesville, VA — 2 ZIP codes
- Upperville, VA — 2 ZIP codes
- Burke, VA — 2 ZIP codes
- Dumfries, VA — 2 ZIP codes
- Lorton, VA — 2 ZIP codes
- Quantico, VA — 2 ZIP codes
- Aldie, VA — 1 ZIP codes
- Amissville, VA — 1 ZIP codes
- Catlett, VA — 1 ZIP codes
- Clifton, VA — 1 ZIP codes
- Orlean, VA — 1 ZIP codes
- Paeonian Springs, VA — 1 ZIP codes
- Paris, VA — 1 ZIP codes
- Philomont, VA — 1 ZIP codes
- Bluemont, VA — 1 ZIP codes
- Bristow, VA — 1 ZIP codes
- Broad Run, VA — 1 ZIP codes
- Calverton, VA — 1 ZIP codes
- Casanova, VA — 1 ZIP codes
- Rectortown, VA — 1 ZIP codes
- Catharpin, VA — 1 ZIP codes
- Delaplane, VA — 1 ZIP codes
...and 84 more cities. Browse all via city directory.
All 549 ZIP Codes
View all ZIP codes in the DC Metro metro
- 20001 Washington [C] — 33 violations
- 20002 Washington [C] — 33 violations
- 20003 Washington [B] — 33 violations
- 20004 Washington [B] — 33 violations
- 20005 Washington [B] — 33 violations
- 20006 Washington [B] — 33 violations
- 20007 Washington [C] — 33 violations
- 20008 Washington [C] — 33 violations
- 20009 Washington [C] — 33 violations
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- 20024 Washington [B] — 33 violations
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- 20101 Dulles [D]
- 20102 Dulles [D]
- 20103 Dulles [D]
- 20104 Dulles [D]
- 20105 Aldie [B] — 1 violation
- 20106 Amissville [B]
- 20108 Manassas [C] — 2 violations
- 20109 Manassas [B] — 2 violations
- 20110 Manassas [B] — 2 violations
- 20111 Manassas [B] — 2 violations
- 20112 Manassas [B] — 2 violations
- 20113 Manassas [C] — 2 violations
- 20115 Marshall [D]
- 20116 Marshall [D]
- 20117 Middleburg [B] — 2 violations
- 20118 Middleburg [B] — 2 violations
- 20119 Catlett [D]
- 20120 Centreville [C]
- 20121 Centreville [C]
- 20122 Centreville [D]
- 20124 Clifton [C]
- 20128 Orlean [D]
- 20129 Paeonian Springs [C]
- 20130 Paris [D]
- 20131 Philomont [C]
- 20132 Purcellville [B]
- 20134 Purcellville [B]
- 20135 Bluemont [C] — 5 violations
- 20136 Bristow [B]
- 20137 Broad Run [D]
- 20138 Calverton [D]
- 20139 Casanova [D]
- 20140 Rectortown [D]
- 20141 Round Hill [B]
- 20142 Round Hill [B]
- 20143 Catharpin [C]
- 20144 Delaplane [D]
- 20146 Ashburn [B] — 1 violation
- 20147 Ashburn [B] — 1 violation
- 20148 Ashburn [B] — 1 violation
- 20149 Ashburn [B] — 1 violation
- 20151 Chantilly [D]
- 20152 Chantilly [D]
- 20153 Chantilly [D]
- 20155 Gainesville [C]
- 20156 Gainesville [D]
- 20158 Hamilton [B] — 1 violation
- 20159 Hamilton [B] — 1 violation
- 20160 Lincoln [C]
- 20163 Sterling [D]
- 20164 Sterling [D]
- 20165 Sterling [D]
- 20166 Sterling [C]
- 20167 Sterling [D]
- 20168 Haymarket [D]
- 20169 Haymarket [C]
- 20170 Herndon [C]
- 20171 Herndon [C]
- 20172 Herndon [C]
- 20175 Leesburg [B]
- 20176 Leesburg [B]
- 20177 Leesburg [B]
- 20178 Leesburg [B]
- 20180 Lovettsville [B]
- 20181 Nokesville [C]
- 20182 Nokesville [D]
- 20184 Upperville [D]
- 20185 Upperville [D]
- 20186 Warrenton [B]
- 20187 Warrenton [B]
- 20188 Warrenton [B]
- 20189 Dulles [D]
- 20190 Reston [D]
- 20191 Reston [D]
- 20192 Herndon [C]
- 20193 Herndon [C]
- 20194 Reston [D]
- 20195 Reston [D]
- 20196 Reston [D]
- 20197 Waterford [D]
- 20198 The Plains [D]
- 20201 Washington [C] — 33 violations
- 20202 Washington [C] — 33 violations
- 20203 Washington [C] — 33 violations
- 20204 Washington [C] — 33 violations
- 20206 Washington [C] — 33 violations
- 20207 Washington [C] — 33 violations
- 20208 Washington [C] — 33 violations
- 20210 Washington [C] — 33 violations
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- 20229 Washington [C] — 33 violations
- 20230 Washington [B] — 33 violations
- 20232 Washington [C] — 33 violations
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- 20265 Washington [C] — 33 violations
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- 20270 Washington [C] — 33 violations
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- 20310 Washington [B] — 33 violations
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- 20330 Washington [B] — 33 violations
- 20340 Washington [C] — 33 violations
- 20350 Washington [C] — 33 violations
- 20355 Washington [C] — 33 violations
- 20370 Washington [C] — 33 violations
- 20372 Washington [C] — 33 violations
- 20373 Naval Anacost Annex [D]
- 20374 Washington Navy Yard [D]
- 20375 Washington [C] — 33 violations
- 20376 Washington Navy Yard [D]
- 20380 Washington [C] — 33 violations
- 20388 Washington Navy Yard [D]
- 20389 Washington [C] — 33 violations
- 20390 Washington [C] — 33 violations
- 20391 Washington Navy Yard [D]
- 20392 Washington [C] — 33 violations
- 20393 Washington [C] — 33 violations
- 20394 Washington [C] — 33 violations
- 20395 Washington [C] — 33 violations
- 20398 Washington Navy Yard [D]
- 20401 Washington [C] — 33 violations
- 20402 Washington [C] — 33 violations
- 20403 Washington [C] — 33 violations
- 20404 Washington [C] — 33 violations
- 20405 Washington [B] — 33 violations
- 20406 Washington [C] — 33 violations
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- 20470 Washington [B] — 33 violations
- 20472 Washington [C] — 33 violations
- 20500 Washington [C] — 33 violations
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- 20509 Washington [C] — 33 violations
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- 20530 Washington [B] — 33 violations
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- 20585 Washington [C] — 33 violations
- 20586 Washington [C] — 33 violations
- 20588 Dhs [D]
- 20590 Washington [C] — 33 violations
- 20591 Washington [C] — 33 violations
- 20593 Washington [C] — 33 violations
- 20594 Washington [C] — 33 violations
- 20597 Washington [C] — 33 violations
- 20598 Dhs [D]
- 20599 Washington [C] — 33 violations
- 20601 Waldorf [B] — 3 violations
- 20602 Waldorf [B] — 3 violations
- 20603 Waldorf [B] — 3 violations
- 20604 Waldorf [B] — 3 violations
- 20606 Abell [C]
- 20607 Accokeek [B]
- 20608 Aquasco [D]
- 20609 Avenue [C]
- 20610 Barstow [D]
- 20611 Bel Alton [D]
- 20612 Benedict [D]
- 20613 Brandywine [B]
- 20615 Broomes Island [C]
- 20616 Bryans Road [C]
- 20617 Bryantown [D]
- 20618 Bushwood [C]
- 20619 California [D] — 5 violations
- 20620 Callaway [C]
- 20621 Chaptico [C]
- 20622 Charlotte Hall [B] — 5 violations
- 20623 Cheltenham [C]
- 20624 Clements [D]
- 20625 Cobb Island [C]
- 20626 Coltons Point [C]
- 20627 Compton [C]
- 20628 Dameron [C]
- 20629 Dowell [D]
- 20630 Drayden [C]
- 20632 Faulkner [D]
- 20634 Great Mills [C]
- 20635 Helen [D]
- 20636 Hollywood [B] — 2 violations
- 20637 Hughesville [C]
- 20639 Huntingtown [D] — 7 violations
- 20640 Indian Head [B] — 1 violation
- 20643 Ironsides [D]
- 20645 Issue [C]
- 20646 La Plata [B] — 2 violations
- 20650 Leonardtown [B] — 6 violations
- 20653 Lexington Park [B] — 3 violations
- 20656 Loveville [D]
- 20657 Lusby [D] — 5 violations
- 20658 Marbury [B] — 5 violations
- 20659 Mechanicsville [C]
- 20660 Morganza [D]
- 20661 Mount Victoria [D]
- 20662 Nanjemoy [C]
- 20664 Newburg [B] — 22 violations
- 20667 Park Hall [C]
- 20670 Patuxent River [B] — 3 violations
- 20674 Piney Point [D]
- 20675 Pomfret [D]
- 20676 Port Republic [B] — 1 violation
- 20677 Port Tobacco [D]
- 20678 Prince Frederick [C] — 1 violation
- 20680 Ridge [C]
- 20682 Rock Point [D]
- 20684 Saint Inigoes [C]
- 20685 Saint Leonard [D]
- 20686 Saint Marys City [C]
- 20687 Scotland [D]
- 20688 Solomons [D]
- 20689 Sunderland [C] — 2 violations
- 20690 Tall Timbers [C]
- 20692 Valley Lee [C]
- 20693 Welcome [D]
- 20695 White Plains [D]
- 20697 Southern Md Facility [D]
- 22001
- 22003 Annandale [C]
- 22009 Burke [D]
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- 22015 Burke [D]
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- 22025 Dumfries [C]
- 22026 Dumfries [C]
- 22027 Dunn Loring [D]
- 22030 Fairfax [D]
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- 22033 Fairfax [D]
- 22034 Fairfax [D]
- 22035 Fairfax [D]
- 22036 Fairfax [C]
- 22037 Fairfax [D]
- 22038 Fairfax [D]
- 22039 Fairfax Station [D]
- 22040 Falls Church [C]
- 22041 Falls Church [C]
- 22042 Falls Church [C]
- 22043 Falls Church [C]
- 22044 Falls Church [C]
- 22046 Falls Church [C]
- 22055
- 22060 Fort Belvoir [C]
- 22066 Great Falls [D]
- 22067 Greenway [D]
- 22075
- 22079 Lorton [D]
- 22080
- 22081 Merrifield [D]
- 22082 Merrifield [D]
- 22090
- 22091
- 22093 Ashburn [B] — 1 violation
- 22095 Herndon [C]
- 22096 Reston [D]
- 22101 Mc Lean [C]
- 22102 Mc Lean [D]
- 22103 West Mclean [D]
- 22106 Mc Lean [C]
- 22107 Mc Lean [C]
- 22108 Mc Lean [C]
- 22109 Mc Lean [C]
- 22110
- 22111
- 22116 Merrifield [D]
- 22118 Merrifield [D]
- 22119 Merrifield [D]
- 22120
- 22121 Mount Vernon [C]
- 22122 Newington [C]
- 22124 Oakton [D]
- 22125 Occoquan [C]
- 22132
- 22134 Quantico [B]
- 22135 Quantico [B]
- 22150 Springfield [C]
- 22151 Springfield [C]
- 22152 Springfield [C]
- 22153 Springfield [C]
- 22156 Springfield [D]
- 22158 Springfield [D]
- 22159 Springfield [D]
- 22160 Springfield [D]
- 22161 Springfield [C]
- 22170
- 22172 Triangle [C]
- 22176
- 22180 Vienna [C]
- 22181 Vienna [C]
- 22182 Vienna [C]
- 22183 Vienna [C]
- 22185 Vienna [C]
- 22186
- 22191 Woodbridge [B]
- 22192 Woodbridge [B]
- 22193 Woodbridge [B]
- 22194 Woodbridge [B]
- 22195 Woodbridge [B]
- 22199 Lorton [C]
- 22201 Arlington [B] — 2 violations
- 22202 Arlington [B] — 2 violations
- 22203 Arlington [B] — 2 violations
- 22204 Arlington [B] — 2 violations
- 22205 Arlington [B] — 2 violations
- 22206 Arlington [B] — 2 violations
- 22207 Arlington [B] — 2 violations
- 22209 Arlington [B] — 2 violations
- 22210 Arlington [B] — 2 violations
- 22211 Fort Myer [C]
- 22212 Arlington [B] — 2 violations
- 22213 Arlington [B] — 2 violations
- 22214 Arlington [B] — 2 violations
- 22215 Arlington [B] — 2 violations
- 22216 Arlington [B] — 2 violations
- 22217 Arlington [B] — 2 violations
- 22218 Arlington [B] — 2 violations
- 22219 Arlington [B] — 2 violations
- 22222 Arlington [B] — 2 violations
- 22225 Arlington [B] — 2 violations
- 22226 Arlington [B] — 2 violations
- 22227 Arlington [B] — 2 violations
- 22230 Arlington [B] — 2 violations
- 22234 Arlington [B] — 2 violations
- 22240 Arlington [B] — 2 violations
- 22241 Arlington [B] — 2 violations
- 22242 Arlington [B] — 2 violations
- 22243 Arlington [B] — 2 violations
- 22244 Arlington [B] — 2 violations
- 22245 Arlington [B] — 2 violations
- 22246 Arlington [B] — 2 violations
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Housing age: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey
- Flood risk: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water quality safety grade for the Washington, D.C. metro area?
The Washington, D.C. metro area has an average Home Safety Score of 66/100 (grade C). This score is based on EPA violation records, lead testing data, radon risk, and flood exposure across 549 ZIP codes.
How many EPA water violations are in the Washington, D.C. area?
There are 9,213 total EPA violations across the Washington, D.C. metro, with 1660 being health-based violations. 340 out of 549 ZIP codes (62%) have at least one recorded violation.
Is the tap water safe to drink in Washington, D.C.?
Water safety varies by ZIP code and water system. No ZIP codes currently exceed EPA lead action levels. The average lead level is 0.0011 mg/L (EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L). Check your specific ZIP code for a detailed report.
What percentage of homes in Washington, D.C. have lead risk?
Approximately 54% of housing in the Washington, D.C. metro was built before 1986, when lead pipes were still legal. 16% was built before 1950, the highest-risk category for lead paint. Homes in older neighborhoods should be tested for lead in both water and paint.
What is the flood risk in the Washington, D.C. metro?
The Washington, D.C. metro has recorded 3,806 FEMA flood insurance claims across 189 ZIP codes, with an average payout of $11,979 per claim. Check the FEMA flood map for your specific property.