Water Quality: Emmitsburg, MD
2 water systems • 4,300 people served
Some Concerns17
Total Violations
2
Health-Based Violations
2
Water Systems
4,300
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Emmitsburg has 2 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Disinfection Byproducts. In total, 17 violations are on record for 2 water systems serving 4,300 people.
Contaminants Found
Disinfection Byproducts
Water Systems Serving Emmitsburg
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOWN OF EMMITSBURG | MD0100010 | Surface Water | 2,400 | 15 |
| MOUNT SAINT MARYS UNIVERSITY | MD0100019 | Groundwater | 1,900 | 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.