What was found in ZIP 21842
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 | 1000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 200 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 148.1 µg/L 185% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 65.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 54 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 43 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 30.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 28.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 25 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 12.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 11.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 10.4 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 9.57 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 8.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 6.2 µg/L 6.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 5 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0028 mg/L 19% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | 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 21842
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| TOWN OF OCEAN CITY | MD | 30,000 |
| MYSTIC HARBOUR | MD | 5,945 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 21842 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 21842 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 21842. 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 21842?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 21842. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 21842's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Fluoride, TTHM, Bromoform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.