Washington, DC 20001
Environmental Risk Assessment • Population: 689,545
Risk Factor Breakdown
Air Quality
Air quality is acceptable, but some pollutants may be of concern for sensitive individuals.
Water Quality
Flood Risk
This area has a relatively low flood risk. Standard homeowner insurance should be adequate in most cases.
Toxic Sites
Very few hazardous waste sites in this area. This is a positive indicator for local environmental health.
Environmental Profile: Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, District of Columbia has moderate air quality with an AQI of 55. Water quality scores 85/100 with 31 health-based violations recorded. The area has 0 toxic release inventory sites. Flood risk is minimal based on FEMA disaster history.
What This Means For You
Washington has received an overall environmental risk score of 18/100 (Excellent). This means that the area has minimal environmental health concerns and is among the safer locations in our database.
The air quality in Washington is rated Moderate with an AQI of 55, primarily driven by Ozone pollution. Water quality scores 85 out of 100, with 31 reported violations and detected contaminants including Disinfection Byproducts, Nitrate.
Flood risk is classified as Minimal (X - Outside Flood Zones), and there are 0 Superfund sites and 0 Toxics Release Inventory facilities in the area.
How to Protect Yourself in Washington
- ✓Air quality is generally acceptable, but monitor AirNow.gov during seasonal events like wildfires or heat waves.
- ✓Water quality meets standards, but routine testing is still recommended for peace of mind.
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