High Risk 💧 Water Treatment Facility  ·  District of Columbia

Washington DC Water Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE RISK PROFILE  ·  DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

7 / 10
Risk Score
Facility Type
💧 Water Treatment Facility
Primary Risk Radius
10
mile zone
Secondary Risk Radius
30
mile zone

// Risk Intelligence

Risk Score7 / 10   High
Facility Type💧 Water Treatment Facility
Operator / BranchDC Water
Host CountyWashington DC
Nearest CityPepperell MA
Primary Risk Radius10 miles
Secondary Risk Radius30 miles

// Strategic Significance

Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant is the largest advanced wastewater treatment plant in the world processing 370 million gallons per day. It sits on the Potomac River in Washington DC and is critical infrastructure for the federal capital. Any failure during a major storm or attack could release raw sewage into the Potomac affecting water supplies downstream.

// Civilian Impact Assessment

Washington DC metro with 4 million residents depends on Blue Plains for wastewater treatment. Potomac River flooding from major storms can stress the facility. Critical federal government operations depend on this infrastructure.

// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance

I-295, DC Route 210. DC Emergency Management Agency coordinates water infrastructure protection protocols.

// Cities Within Risk Zone