Chevy Chase
Chevy Chase, DC water profile — supply sources, drought status, wastewater reuse, and the key water issues facing the city.
With about 9,545 residents, Chevy Chase ranks as the 4th-largest city in District of Columbia and a small but growing city. Water in Chevy Chase is sourced chiefly from Potomac River, the backbone of District of Columbia's supply.
The defining water pressure here mirrors the state's: aging infrastructure. A single Potomac-fed system with major combined-sewer and stormwater tunnel investments underway.
Statewide, District of Columbia recycles about 5% of its wastewater with developing reuse programs. Locally, Chevy Chase faces moderate to severe drought conditions.
The District of Columbia state profile covers the regional supply outlook; the issues below detail what's driving Chevy Chase's water future.
At a glance
- Population ~9,545 (4th-largest in District of Columbia)
- Primary sources: Potomac River
- Drought: moderate to severe conditions
- State reuse rate: ~5% of wastewater
Statewide drought history
% of District of Columbia in severe+ drought (Severe (D2) now).
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor
Common questions
Is tap water safe in Chevy Chase?
Chevy Chase is served by community water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Statewide, 58.3% of District of Columbia's systems have a recent health-based violation. Check your provider's annual Consumer Confidence Report for local results.
Where does Chevy Chase get its water?
Chevy Chase draws from the same regional sources that serve District of Columbia: Potomac River.
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