Water Quality: Columbia, MD
2 water systems • 286,458 people served
Multiple Health Violations31
Total Violations
8
Health-Based Violations
2
Water Systems
286,458
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Columbia has 8 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Barium. In total, 31 violations are on record for 2 water systems serving 286,458 people.
Contaminants Found
Barium
Water Systems Serving Columbia
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOWARD COUNTY D.P.W. DISTRIBUTION | MD0130002 | Surface Water | 286,158 | 4 |
| CEDAR MOBILE HOME PARK | MD0050205 | Groundwater | 300 | 27 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.