Metals · 2023
Aluminum in Washington Dc, DC tap water
Washington Dc, DC's 2023 report shows Aluminum detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Average System-wide | 39 ug/L | None set |
Range System-wide | 14 ug/L | None set |
Verbatim from Washington Dc, DC's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Aluminum
A common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant.
Regulated only as a secondary (cosmetic) standard; high levels can discolor water.
How Washington Dc, DC compares
5 of the 125 systems measuring Aluminum on The Water Map have it at or above the federal limit:
Nearby systems also reporting Aluminum:
People also ask
+Is there Aluminum in Washington Dc, DC tap water?
Yes — Washington Dc, DC's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report lists Aluminum at 39 ug/L. Washington Dc, DC's 2023 report shows Aluminum detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
+What's the federal limit for Aluminum in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for Aluminum. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is Aluminum?
A common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant. Regulated only as a secondary (cosmetic) standard; high levels can discolor water.
+Which other U.S. cities have Aluminum over the federal limit?
5 of the 125 systems on The Water Map measuring Aluminum report it at or above the federal limit. Examples include Salt Lake City, UT, Inglewood, CA, Catoosa Utility District Authority, TN.
+Where does this Aluminum measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Aluminum entry from the 2023 Consumer Confidence Report published by the Washington Dc, DC water utility — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived at /water/dc/washington-dc/2023/source.