Baltimore, MD Water Quality
Baltimore, MD has 1 public water system serving 1,600,000 people. The average Water Safety Score is 44/100 (F). 3 health violations are on record.
Water Systems in Baltimore
Contaminants Detected in Baltimore Water
| Contaminant | Systems Detected | Exceeding MCL |
|---|---|---|
| E. coli (RTCR) | 1 | 0 |
| Nitrate | 1 | 0 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Baltimore has 1 public water system serving 1,600,000 people. The average Water Safety Score is 44/100. There are 3 health violations on record. Check individual systems below for details.
Baltimore water systems have detected 3 contaminants, including E. coli (RTCR), Nitrate, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 1 contaminant exceedance above EPA limits were recorded.
The Water Safety Score (0-100, grades A through F) weighs health-based violations (40%), contaminant exceedances (30%), enforcement history (20%), and monitoring violations (10%). Scores are based on EPA SDWIS data from the last 10 years.
Request your utility's Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), consider an independent water test from a certified lab, and look into NSF-certified water filters for specific contaminants of concern. For lead, run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking.
Water quality data sourced from EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System. City data aggregates all public water systems serving the municipality.