// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 8 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 💧 Water Treatment Facility |
| Operator / Branch | DC Water and Sewer Authority |
| Host County | District of Columbia |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 5 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 20 miles |
// Strategic Significance
DC Water serves 700,000 Washington DC residents and 1.1 million regional customers drawing from the Potomac River. Washington DC experienced a lead contamination crisis from 2001 to 2004 when elevated lead levels were found in drinking water from aging lead service lines. The federal government capital location makes DC Water a high-priority terrorism target. The Potomac River receives runoff from a large agricultural and suburban watershed creating ongoing water quality challenges.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Washington DC with 700,000 residents and the federal government. DC Water experienced lead contamination from 2001-2004 from aging lead service lines. The capital location makes it a high-priority terrorism target. Potomac River contamination from upstream agricultural and suburban runoff creates ongoing challenges.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-395, I-295, Potomac River, Rock Creek. DC Homeland Security and Water Authority coordinate terrorism lead contamination and cyberattack protocols.