Water Quality: Elkton, MD
5 water systems • 18,405 people served
Multiple Health Violations141
Total Violations
23
Health-Based Violations
5
Water Systems
18,405
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Elkton has 23 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Disinfection Byproducts, Stage 2 DBP, Total Organic Carbon. In total, 141 violations are on record for 5 water systems serving 18,405 people.
Contaminants Found
Disinfection Byproducts
Stage 2 DBP
Total Organic Carbon
Water Systems Serving Elkton
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOWN OF ELKTON | MD0070011 | Surface Water | 15,625 | 8 |
| TOWN OF RISING SUN | MD0070021 | Surface Water | 2,200 | 21 |
| STONEY CHASE/ ROCK CREEK M.H.P.S | MD0070233 | Groundwater | 396 | 4 |
| GOLDEN KAY APARTMENTS | MD0070202 | Groundwater | 148 | 106 |
| OBLATES OF ST. FRANCIS | MD1071359 | Groundwater | 36 | 2 |
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.