PFAS ("forever chemicals") · 2023
PFAS in Washington Dc, DC tap water
Washington Dc, DC's 2023 report shows PFAS detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Average System-wide | 0.001 ng/L | None set |
Range System-wide | 0–0.001 ng/L | None set |
Verbatim from Washington Dc, DC's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
People also ask
+Is there PFAS in Washington Dc, DC tap water?
Yes — Washington Dc, DC's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report lists PFAS at 0.001 ng/L. Washington Dc, DC's 2023 report shows PFAS detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
+What's the federal limit for PFAS in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for PFAS. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+Where does this PFAS measurement come from?
This page reproduces the PFAS 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.