Public water system · DC0000005
ActiveNaval Observatory
Non-transient non-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
250
Service connections
29
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
NTNCWS
Non-transient non-community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-11 | 4B | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-12-31 | 66 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-11-01 | 45 | 0800 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2016-05-26 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-05-26 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-04-01 | 5A | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2015-04-01 | 36 | 0800 | No | Resolved |
| 2015-04-01 | 24 | 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2010-01-01 | 27 | 1006 | No | Resolved |
| 2009-01-01 | 24 | 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2008-09-01 | 26 | 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2008-09-01 | 24 | 3100 | No | Resolved |
Naval Observatory: frequently asked questions
Is Naval Observatory's water safe to drink?
Naval Observatory is an active non-transient non-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 Naval Observatory?
Naval Observatory (PWSID DC0000005) is a federal government-owned non-transient non-community water system, regulated by the DC state drinking water program.
How many people does Naval Observatory serve?
Naval Observatory reports serving 250 people through 29 service connections in District of Columbia County, District of Columbia.
Where does Naval Observatory 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.C. Water and Sewer Authority | District of Columbia | 632,323 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| 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 |