What was found in Elkton's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 4500 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 4130 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 339 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 170 µg/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 160 µg/L 8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 89.8 µg/L 112% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 60.9 µg/L 101% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 60.2 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 58.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 39.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 22.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 21.2 pCi/L 141% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 pCi/L | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 17.3 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 15.2 pCi/L 304% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 pCi/L | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 14.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 13.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 10.68181 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 5.5 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.4 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.06 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | 0.9200 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.9000 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.7700 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.4000 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0233 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0144 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0128 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0123 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | 0.0100 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0086 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0071 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0065 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0044 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0018 mg/L 12% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 6/6 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Elkton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TOWN OF ELKTON | 15,625 |
| TOWN OF RISING SUN | 2,200 |
| STONEY CHASE/ ROCK CREEK M.H.P.S | 396 |
| SHERWOOD FOREST/FOREST VIEW VILLAGE MHP | 293 |
| GOLDEN KAY APARTMENTS | 148 |
| OBLATES OF ST. FRANCIS | 36 |
Frequently asked questions about Elkton tap water
Is Elkton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 37 contaminants in the water serving Elkton. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Elkton?
6 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Elkton, Maryland to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Elkton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Elkton include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrite, Fluoride, Barium. The full list, with the highest level found and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.