What was found in Taneytown'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-Nitrite | 5230 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 4800 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 380 µg/L 9.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 280 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 27.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 19.6 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 16.03 pCi/L 107% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 12.5458 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 7.01 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 6.6 µg/L 132% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.56 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 5 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | 3.6 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 7 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 3.13 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.12 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 2.95 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.86 pCi/L 57% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.58 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.54 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Methoxychlor | 0.9100 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 40 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 0.5000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0151 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0107 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0056 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0046 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0045 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0043 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0030 mg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Taneytown
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF TANEYTOWN | 6,750 |
Frequently asked questions about Taneytown tap water
Is Taneytown tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 30 contaminants in the water serving Taneytown. 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 Taneytown?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Taneytown, Maryland to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Taneytown's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Taneytown include Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium, Lithium. 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.