What was found in ZIP 21502
The highest level seen across the suppliers serving this ZIP, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 2470 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 653 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 634 µg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 122.34 µg/L 153% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 110 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 84 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 65.4 µg/L 109% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 39 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 36.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 12.74 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 11.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 7.78 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 4.58 µg/L 76% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.45 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.96 pCi/L 20% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.73 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.05 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.96 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.69 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.4000 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.2200 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.1100 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Ethylene Dibromide | 0.0100 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0500 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/4 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the single worst sample on
record — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 21502
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| CITY OF CUMBERLAND | MD | 27,039 |
| EASTERN REGION ALLEGANY DISTRIB. SYSTEM | MD | 5,703 |
| LAVALE SANITARY COMMISSION | MD | 5,500 |
| WESTERN REGION ALLEGANY DISTRIB. SYSTEM | MD | 4,955 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 21502 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 21502 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 21502. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 21502?
4 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 21502. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 21502's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, Chloroform, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.