Metals · 2023
Nickel in Washington Dc, DC tap water
Washington Dc, DC's 2023 report shows Nickel detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Range System-wide | 0.6 ug/L | None set |
Average System-wide | 0.3 ug/L | None set |
Verbatim from Washington Dc, DC's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Nickel
A metal from natural deposits and industrial discharge.
Long-term exposure can cause skin and other effects; monitored under EPA rules.
How Washington Dc, DC compares
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People also ask
+Is there Nickel in Washington Dc, DC tap water?
Yes — Washington Dc, DC's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report lists Nickel at 0.3 ug/L. Washington Dc, DC's 2023 report shows Nickel detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
+What's the federal limit for Nickel in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for Nickel. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is Nickel?
A metal from natural deposits and industrial discharge. Long-term exposure can cause skin and other effects; monitored under EPA rules.
+Where does this Nickel measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Nickel 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.