Public water system · DC0000002
ActiveD.C. Water and Sewer Authority
Community water system in District of Columbia County, District of Columbia, drawing primarily on purchased surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
632,323
Service connections
133,500
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-01-01 | 36 | 0200 | No | Resolved |
| 2022-12-01 | 36 | 0200 | No | Resolved |
| 2022-12-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2006-01-01 | 27 | 1006 | No | Resolved |
| 2005-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2004-10-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2004-10-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2004-10-01 | 64 | 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2004-09-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2003-10-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2003-07-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
D.C. Water and Sewer Authority: frequently asked questions
Is D.C. Water and Sewer Authority's water safe to drink?
D.C. Water and Sewer Authority is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the DC state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs D.C. Water and Sewer Authority?
D.C. Water and Sewer Authority (PWSID DC0000002) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the DC state drinking water program.
How many people does D.C. Water and Sewer Authority serve?
D.C. Water and Sewer Authority reports serving 632,323 people through 133,500 service connections in District of Columbia County, District of Columbia.
Where does D.C. Water and Sewer Authority get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water.
Other water systems in District of Columbia County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Base Anacostia - Bolling | District of Columbia | 19,312 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Naval Station Washington - Wny | District of Columbia | 15,690 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Naval Observatory | District of Columbia | 250 | Non-transient non-community | Purchased surface water |