DC Water & Sewer Authority (DC) Water Quality

DC Water & Sewer Authority is a large public water system in EPA region 03 that provides tap water for the 20001 - 20013, 20016 - 20020, 20024, 20027, 20030, 20033, 20036 - 20045, 20049, 20050, 20053, 20056 - 20071, 20074 - 20078, 20081, 20082, 20091, 20202 - 20204, 20207, 20208, 20211 - 20224, 20227 - 20230, 20233, 20237 - 20242, 20245, 20251, 20252, 20260 - 20262, 20266, 20270, 20289, 20301, 20306, 20314, 20318, 20319, 20340, 20355, 20372 - 20376, 20388 - 20395, 20401 - 20408, 20411 - 20429, 20433 - 20437, 20440 - 20442, 20447, 20453, 20460, 20468 - 20470, 20500 - 20511, 20520 - 20531, 20534 - 20544, 20547 - 20549, 20552 - 20555, 20559, 20560, 20566, 20571 - 20573, 20576 - 20581, 20586, 20591, 20594, 20599 zip codes. It has 3 facilities where the water supply was tested for 23 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

Contaminants

1-butanol

1-butanol is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 2 µg/L and a reference level of 700 µg/L. All the latest water samples for DC Water & Sewer Authority showed levels of 1-butanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 1-butanol.

Dale 18
Dalecarlia Connection
11/14/2018
80 months ago
<2.0 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
McMillan J South
McMillan Connection
11/14/2018
80 months ago
<2.0 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

2-methoxyethanol

2-methoxyethanol is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 0.4 µg/L and a reference level of 21 µg/L. All the latest water samples for DC Water & Sewer Authority showed levels of 2-methoxyethanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-methoxyethanol.

Dale 18
Dalecarlia Connection
11/14/2018
80 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
McMillan J South
McMillan Connection
11/14/2018
80 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 0.5 µg/L and a reference level of 35 µg/L. All the latest water samples for DC Water & Sewer Authority showed levels of 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol).

Dale 18
Dalecarlia Connection
11/14/2018
80 months ago
<0.5 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
McMillan J South
McMillan Connection
11/14/2018
80 months ago
<0.5 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Dibromoacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0.5 µg/L and a reference level of 60 µg/L. All the latest water samples for DC Water & Sewer Authority showed levels of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 38.3 µg/L. Learn more about HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids).

38.3µg/L
8th St. NE
Distribution System
11/14/2018
80 months ago
35 µg/L
⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level
E. Capital St. NE
Distribution System
11/14/2018
80 months ago
37.9 µg/L
⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level
Bunker Hill Rd. NE
Distribution System
11/14/2018
80 months ago
7.5 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Rhode Island Ave. NE
Distribution System
11/14/2018
80 months ago
33 µg/L
⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level
Kenndey St. NW
Distribution System
11/14/2018
80 months ago
38.3 µg/L
⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level
Kalmia Rd. NW
Distribution System
11/14/2018
80 months ago
16.2 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Broad Branch Rd. NW
Distribution System
11/14/2018
80 months ago
31.8 µg/L
⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level
56th St. NE
Distribution System
11/14/2018
80 months ago
13.6 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Martin Luther King Ave. SE
Distribution System
11/14/2018
80 months ago
35 µg/L
⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level
Overlook Ave. SW
Distribution System
11/14/2018
80 months ago
34 µg/L
⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level
49th St. NE
Distribution System
11/14/2018
80 months ago
30 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Water St. SW
Distribution System
11/14/2018
80 months ago
32 µg/L
⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Bromochloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloroacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dibromochloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Tribromoacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0 µg/L and is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids).

8th St. NE
Distribution System
11/14/2018
80 months ago
7.22 µg/L
E. Capital St. NE
Distribution System
11/14/2018
80 months ago
7.92 µg/L
Bunker Hill Rd. NE
Distribution System
11/14/2018
80 months ago
1.81 µg/L
Rhode Island Ave. NE
Distribution System
11/14/2018
80 months ago
6.8 µg/L
Kenndey St. NW
Distribution System
11/14/2018
80 months ago
7.23 µg/L
Kalmia Rd. NW
Distribution System
11/14/2018
80 months ago
3.02 µg/L
Broad Branch Rd. NW
Distribution System
11/14/2018
80 months ago
6.72 µg/L
56th St. NE
Distribution System
11/14/2018
80 months ago
3.25 µg/L
Martin Luther King Ave. SE
Distribution System
11/14/2018
80 months ago
7.2 µg/L
Overlook Ave. SW
Distribution System
11/14/2018
80 months ago
7.41 µg/L
49th St. NE
Distribution System
11/14/2018
80 months ago
6.56 µg/L
Water St. SW
Distribution System
11/14/2018
80 months ago
6.68 µg/L

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Bromochloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloroacetic Acid, Chlorodibromoacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Tribromoacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0 µg/L and is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids).

8th St. NE
Distribution System
11/14/2018
80 months ago
42.22 µg/L
E. Capital St. NE
Distribution System
11/14/2018
80 months ago
45.82 µg/L
Bunker Hill Rd. NE
Distribution System
11/14/2018
80 months ago
9.31 µg/L
Rhode Island Ave. NE
Distribution System
11/14/2018
80 months ago
39.8 µg/L
Kenndey St. NW
Distribution System
11/14/2018
80 months ago
45.53 µg/L
Kalmia Rd. NW
Distribution System
11/14/2018
80 months ago
19.22 µg/L
Broad Branch Rd. NW
Distribution System
11/14/2018
80 months ago
38.52 µg/L
56th St. NE
Distribution System
11/14/2018
80 months ago
16.85 µg/L
Martin Luther King Ave. SE
Distribution System
11/14/2018
80 months ago
42.2 µg/L
Overlook Ave. SW
Distribution System
11/14/2018
80 months ago
41.41 µg/L
49th St. NE
Distribution System
11/14/2018
80 months ago
36.56 µg/L
Water St. SW
Distribution System
11/14/2018
80 months ago
38.68 µg/L

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.006 µg/L. All the latest water samples for DC Water & Sewer Authority showed levels of alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane.

Dale 18
Dalecarlia Connection
11/14/2018
80 months ago
<0.01 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
McMillan J South
McMillan Connection
11/14/2018
80 months ago
<0.01 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

anatoxin-a

anatoxin-a is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about anatoxin-a.

Dale 18
Dalecarlia Connection
10/15/2018
81 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
McMillan J South
McMillan Connection
10/15/2018
81 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Butylated Hydroxyanisole

Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Butylated Hydroxyanisole.

Dale 18
Dalecarlia Connection
11/14/2018
80 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
McMillan J South
McMillan Connection
11/14/2018
80 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

chlorpyrifos

chlorpyrifos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 2 µg/L. All the latest water samples for DC Water & Sewer Authority showed levels of chlorpyrifos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about chlorpyrifos.

Dale 18
Dalecarlia Connection
11/14/2018
80 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
McMillan J South
McMillan Connection
11/14/2018
80 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

cylindrospermopsin

cylindrospermopsin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.7 µg/L. All the latest water samples for DC Water & Sewer Authority showed levels of cylindrospermopsin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about cylindrospermopsin.

Dale 18
Dalecarlia Connection
10/15/2018
81 months ago
<0.09 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
McMillan J South
McMillan Connection
10/15/2018
81 months ago
<0.09 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

dimethipin

dimethipin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 140 µg/L. All the latest water samples for DC Water & Sewer Authority showed levels of dimethipin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about dimethipin.

Dale 18
Dalecarlia Connection
11/14/2018
80 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
McMillan J South
McMillan Connection
11/14/2018
80 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

ethoprop

ethoprop is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 1.14 µg/L. All the latest water samples for DC Water & Sewer Authority showed levels of ethoprop that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about ethoprop.

Dale 18
Dalecarlia Connection
11/14/2018
80 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
McMillan J South
McMillan Connection
11/14/2018
80 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Germanium

Germanium is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Germanium.

Dale 18
Dalecarlia Connection
11/14/2018
80 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
McMillan J South
McMillan Connection
11/14/2018
80 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Manganese

Manganese is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 300 µg/L. All the latest water samples for DC Water & Sewer Authority showed levels of Manganese that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 0.75 µg/L. Learn more about Manganese.

Dale 18
Dalecarlia Connection
11/14/2018
80 months ago
.75 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
McMillan J South
McMillan Connection
11/14/2018
80 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

o-toluidine

o-toluidine is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about o-toluidine.

Dale 18
Dalecarlia Connection
11/14/2018
80 months ago
<0.007 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
McMillan J South
McMillan Connection
11/14/2018
80 months ago
<0.007 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

oxyfluorfen

oxyfluorfen is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 200 µg/L. All the latest water samples for DC Water & Sewer Authority showed levels of oxyfluorfen that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about oxyfluorfen.

Dale 18
Dalecarlia Connection
11/14/2018
80 months ago
<0.05 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
McMillan J South
McMillan Connection
11/14/2018
80 months ago
<0.05 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

profenofos

profenofos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for DC Water & Sewer Authority showed levels of profenofos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about profenofos.

Dale 18
Dalecarlia Connection
11/14/2018
80 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
McMillan J South
McMillan Connection
11/14/2018
80 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

quinoline

quinoline is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.01 µg/L. All the latest water samples for DC Water & Sewer Authority showed levels of quinoline that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about quinoline.

Dale 18
Dalecarlia Connection
11/14/2018
80 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
McMillan J South
McMillan Connection
11/14/2018
80 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

tebuconazole

tebuconazole is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 190 µg/L. All the latest water samples for DC Water & Sewer Authority showed levels of tebuconazole that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tebuconazole.

Dale 18
Dalecarlia Connection
11/14/2018
80 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
McMillan J South
McMillan Connection
11/14/2018
80 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Total Microcystin

Total Microcystin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for DC Water & Sewer Authority showed levels of Total Microcystin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Microcystin.

Dale 18
Dalecarlia Connection
10/15/2018
81 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
McMillan J South
McMillan Connection
10/15/2018
81 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Total Permethrin

Total Permethrin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 3.344 µg/L. All the latest water samples for DC Water & Sewer Authority showed levels of Total Permethrin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Permethrin.

Dale 18
Dalecarlia Connection
11/14/2018
80 months ago
<0.04 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
McMillan J South
McMillan Connection
11/14/2018
80 months ago
<0.04 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

tribufos

tribufos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.6 µg/L. All the latest water samples for DC Water & Sewer Authority showed levels of tribufos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tribufos.

Dale 18
Dalecarlia Connection
11/14/2018
80 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
McMillan J South
McMillan Connection
11/14/2018
80 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Sampling Facilities

Facility NameWater Type/Source
Dalecarlia ConnectionSurface Water (SW)
McMillan ConnectionSurface Water (SW)
Distribution SystemSurface Water (SW)

FAQ

Is DC Water & Sewer Authority tap water safe to drink?

When was DC Water & Sewer Authority last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken between October 15th, 2018 and November 14th, 2018.