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Washington, DC water quality

Washington, DC is served by 14 public water systems, serving 654,856 people combined. Across those systems, we count 27 health-based violations in the last 5 years. The worst Tap Grade among them is F.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Washington, DC tap water safe to drink?

14 public water systems serve Washington, DC, with 27 health-based violations in the last 5 years across them. The worst Tap Grade among them is F.

Does Washington's water have lead in it?

The most recent 90th-percentile lead sample is 39 ppb, versus the EPA action level of 15 ppb.

Has PFAS been detected in Washington's water?

These systems were tested under UCMR5 and no PFAS was detected above the reporting limit in the analytes we track.

Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO · Data as of 2026Q2