Joint Base Anacostia - Bolling
EPA ID: DC0000004 ยท 19,312 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Joint Base Anacostia - Bolling (DC0000004): 3 past health-based violations, since resolved. Despite the 29 historical violations in its record, Joint Base Anacostia - Bolling has cleared every one and now meets EPA standards serving 19,312 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Joint Base Anacostia - Bolling Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Joint Base Anacostia - Bolling serves a community with a median household income of $48,146 and an estimated 38,828 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 35% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
๐ Where Does Your Water Come From?
Joint Base Anacostia - Bolling's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Joint Base Anacostia - Bolling compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead at 3 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
E. coli at 8 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.
Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
Find a certified water filter โEstimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Joint Base Anacostia - Bolling (EPA ID: DC0000004) is a community water system in District of Columbia that serves approximately 19,312 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 20032 in Washington.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 21 resolved, 8 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 17, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2026 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| February 1, 2026 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Archived |
| December 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| December 1, 2025 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Archived |
| September 1, 2025 | E. coli | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Lead | Non-health-based | Archived |
| September 23, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 19, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 31, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 15, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2023 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Copper | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. coli | Microbiological | 8 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 6 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 3 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Copper | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
E. coli (EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action))
Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children At-risk groups: children under 5, elderly, immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women.
Removal methods: UV disinfection (99.99%), chlorination, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0005 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by DC or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 20032 - Washington
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Joint Base Anacostia - Bolling (DC0000004) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Joint Base Anacostia - Bolling water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Joint Base Anacostia - Bolling; its 29 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Joint Base Anacostia - Bolling serve?
Joint Base Anacostia - Bolling serves approximately 19,312 people across 1 ZIP code in District of Columbia.
Where does Joint Base Anacostia - Bolling get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ per-system federal sampling, 2023โ2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Joint Base Anacostia - Bolling (DC): 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/dc0000004/
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What You Can Do
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