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JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA - BOLLING — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 19,312 people · District of Columbia

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
DC0000004
Violations
35

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
< 0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

19

Violations (last 5yr)

3

Unresolved

2

Health-Related

TIER 2Unresolved

Failed treatment technique requirements

When: September 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Violation related to Turbidity

When: September 23, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Turbidity

When: August 19, 2024 – September 19, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 31, 2024 – October 16, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Violation related to Turbidity

When: April 15, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: November 1, 2023 – November 30, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: November 1, 2023 – November 30, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2023 – April 30, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2023 – April 30, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Failed treatment technique requirements

When: October 1, 2022 – October 31, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2022 – July 25, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2022 – July 19, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: June 1, 2022 – July 13, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Nitrate

When: June 1, 2022 – July 13, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2021 – January 21, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

Understanding violation severity

Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly

Frequently Asked Questions About JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA - BOLLING

Is JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA - BOLLING water safe to drink?

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA - BOLLING water receives a grade of D (30/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 35 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA - BOLLING detected?

31 contaminants were tested in JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA - BOLLING's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA - BOLLING have any EPA violations?

Yes, JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA - BOLLING has 35 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include TT, Other, MR. 8 are health-based violations.

How many people does JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA - BOLLING serve?

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA - BOLLING serves approximately 19,312 people, District of Columbia.

What type of water does JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA - BOLLING provide?

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA - BOLLING sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is DC0000004.

How does JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA - BOLLING compare to other utilities in District of Columbia?

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA - BOLLING scores 30/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our District of Columbia state page for a full comparison of water systems.