NPDES DC0000019 · Clean Water Act
WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT, Washington, DC: NPDES DC0000019 discharge permit, effluent exceedances, inspections, penalties
WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT, Washington, District of Columbia: Individual permit DC0000019, held by WASH AQUEDUCT-DALECARLIA PLANT; Administratively continued; issued October 20, 2008, term to November 19, 2013; discharges to POTOMAC RIVER.
1 of the 12 pollutants listed for NPDES DC0000019 have no violation or effluent exceedance.
- Solids, total suspended: 16 limits, 190 violations of any kind, 172 effluent exceedances, latest September 30, 2024, largest 1,335,333% over the limit.
- Aluminum, total [as Al]: 14 limits, 178 violations of any kind, 168 effluent exceedances, latest September 30, 2024, largest 959,900% over the limit.
- Solids, suspended percent removal: 3 limits, 88 violations of any kind, 85 effluent exceedances, latest February 28, 2015, largest 567% over the limit.
- Iron, total recoverable: 14 limits, 44 violations of any kind, 38 effluent exceedances, latest February 28, 2015, largest 30,321% over the limit.
- Copper, total [as Cu]: 6 limits, 42 violations of any kind, 38 effluent exceedances, latest February 28, 2015, largest 23,488% over the limit.
- Chlorine, total residual: 6 limits, 15 violations of any kind, 8 effluent exceedances, latest March 31, 2023, largest 3,100% over the limit.
- pH: 16 limits, 21 violations of any kind, 1 effluent exceedance, latest August 31, 2003.
- Iron, dissolved [as Fe]: 18 limits, 84 violations of any kind.
- Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant: 18 limits, 84 violations of any kind.
- Copper, dissolved [as Cu]: 6 limits, 4 violations of any kind.
- Perchlorate [ClO4]: 2 limits, 1 violation of any kind.
- Chloroform: 2 limits.
- June 25, 2026: Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass (EP6).
- June 25, 2026: Evaluation (S).
- June 22, 2026: Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass (EP6).
- June 22, 2026: Evaluation (S).
- May 12, 2026: Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass (EP6).
- May 12, 2026: Evaluation (S).
- May 21, 2018: Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation (EP6).
- July 17, 2017: Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation (EP6).
Other permits held by WASH AQUEDUCT-DALECARLIA PLANT
- WASH AQUEDUCT-DALECARLIA PLANT, Washington: DCL000019, issued 2021-01-01
WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT among its neighbors
47 discharge permits are in the Nichols Run-Potomac River subwatershed (HUC 020700081005); DC0000019 is one. Its county: 242, 4 major; DC0000019 is major permit.
Other permits in the Nichols Run-Potomac River subwatershed (HUC 020700081005)
- 119 COMMONAGE DRIVE, Great Falls: VAR10T604, minor, term to 2024-06-30
- 3900 NEBRASKA AVENUE NW, Washington: DCR1000DX, minor, term to 2027-02-16
- 4201 ALBEMARLE STREET NW, Washington: 03R10I014, minor, term to 2027-02-16
- 4425-4469 TINDALL STREET NW, Washington: DCR1000CQ, minor, term to 2027-02-16
- 4800 WOODWAY LANE, NW, Washington: DCR100041, minor, term to 2022-02-15
- 495 EXPRESS LANES NORTHERN EXTENSION, Mclean: VAR10R056, minor, term to 2024-06-30
- 661 MINE RIDGE ROAD, Falls Church: VAR10T417, minor, term to 2024-06-30
- 7940 JONES BRANCH DRIVE, Mclean: VAR10T873, minor, term to 2024-06-30
- ACADIA, Mclean: VAR10U424, minor, term to 2029-06-30
- ARBOR ROW BLOCK C-2, Mclean: VAR10X315, minor, term to 2029-06-30
Identity
| Facility | WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT |
|---|---|
| Permittee | WASH AQUEDUCT-DALECARLIA PLANT |
| NPDES ID | DC0000019 |
| Status | Administratively continued |
| Type | Individual permit |
| Class | Major |
| Facility type | Federal facility |
| Issued | October 20, 2008 |
| Expires | November 19, 2013 |
| Address | Washington, DC 20016 |
| Receiving water | POTOMAC RIVER |
| Receiving water impaired | 303(D) Listed |
| Subwatershed | Nichols Run-Potomac River (HUC 020700081005) |
| SIC | 4941 – Water Supply |
| Other EPA IDs (FRS) | RCRA handler DC1960000908 |
NPDES DC0000019: effluent limits and exceedances
WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT (NPDES DC0000019): 12 pollutants on file, 12 limited; 11 with a violation of any kind, 7 with an exceedance.
| Pollutant | Limits | Violations | Exceedances | Latest | Largest, as filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | 16 | 190 | 172 | September 30, 2024 | 1,335,333% over the limit |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | 14 | 178 | 168 | September 30, 2024 | 959,900% over the limit |
| Solids, suspended percent removal | 3 | 88 | 85 | February 28, 2015 | 567% over the limit |
| Iron, total recoverable | 14 | 44 | 38 | February 28, 2015 | 30,321% over the limit |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | 6 | 42 | 38 | February 28, 2015 | 23,488% over the limit |
| Chlorine, total residual | 6 | 15 | 8 | March 31, 2023 | 3,100% over the limit |
| pH | 16 | 21 | 1 | August 31, 2003 | |
| Iron, dissolved [as Fe] | 18 | 84 | 0 | ||
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | 18 | 84 | 0 | ||
| Copper, dissolved [as Cu] | 6 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Perchlorate [ClO4] | 2 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Chloroform | 2 | 0 | 0 |
NPDES DC0000019: inspections, violations and enforcement
NPDES DC0000019: 5 single-event violations
| Date | What EPA recorded | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2026 | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | EP6 |
| June 22, 2026 | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | EP6 |
| May 12, 2026 | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | EP6 |
| May 21, 2018 | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | EP6 |
| July 17, 2017 | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | EP6 |
NPDES DC0000019: 3 inspections
| Date | What EPA recorded | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2026 | Evaluation | S |
| June 22, 2026 | Evaluation | S |
| May 12, 2026 | Evaluation | S |
NPDES DC0000019 (WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT): no formal enforcement action and informal enforcement action on file.
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Permits near NPDES DC0000019
NPDES DC0000019: 12 pollutant rows, 8 dated events; ICIS-NPDES download, loaded October 14, 2026.