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NAVAL STATION WASHINGTON - WNY — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 15,690 people · District of Columbia

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
—
System ID
DC0000003
Violations
29

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
chlorate
300.00 µg/L—Above Goal
Lead (90th percentile)
< 0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

9

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

3

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: September 18, 2025 – September 19, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2025 – August 1, 2025Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring violation

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

When: February 11, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2023 – July 5, 2023Enforcement: 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 10, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Maximum contaminant level violation

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

Missed required monitoring deadline

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

When: January 1, 2023 – March 3, 2023Rule: Total Coliform 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 NAVAL STATION WASHINGTON - WNY

Is NAVAL STATION WASHINGTON - WNY water safe to drink?

NAVAL STATION WASHINGTON - WNY water receives a grade of D (37/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 29 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has NAVAL STATION WASHINGTON - WNY detected?

69 contaminants were tested in NAVAL STATION WASHINGTON - WNY's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does NAVAL STATION WASHINGTON - WNY have any EPA violations?

Yes, NAVAL STATION WASHINGTON - WNY has 29 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MCL, RPT. 7 are health-based violations.

How many people does NAVAL STATION WASHINGTON - WNY serve?

NAVAL STATION WASHINGTON - WNY serves approximately 15,690 people, District of Columbia.

What type of water does NAVAL STATION WASHINGTON - WNY provide?

NAVAL STATION WASHINGTON - WNY 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 DC0000003.

How does NAVAL STATION WASHINGTON - WNY compare to other utilities in District of Columbia?

NAVAL STATION WASHINGTON - WNY scores 37/100 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.