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WaterSafety

Harford County D.p.w.

Abingdon, Maryland · PWSID: MD0120016

B
Water Safety Score
80/100
104,567
Population Served
Surface water
Source Type
0
Health Violations
0
Contaminant Exceedances

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelMCL (Limit)StatusSample Date
Total Trihalomethanes40 ppb80 ppbWithin LimitJul 1, 2024
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)30 ppb60 ppbWithin LimitJul 1, 2024
Nitrate5 ppm10 ppmWithin LimitApr 1, 2022

Violation History

Total Trihalomethanes
Treatment TechniqueJul 1, 2024 - Dec 10, 2024
Resolved
Enforcement: 14
Total Trihalomethanes
Treatment TechniqueJul 1, 2024 - Sep 30, 2024
Open
Total Trihalomethanes
Treatment TechniqueJul 1, 2024 - Dec 10, 2024
Resolved
Enforcement: 14
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Treatment TechniqueJul 1, 2024 - Dec 10, 2024
Resolved
Enforcement: 14
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Treatment TechniqueJul 1, 2024 - Sep 30, 2024
Open
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Treatment TechniqueJul 1, 2024 - Dec 10, 2024
Resolved
Enforcement: 14
Nitrate
Health-BasedApr 1, 2022 - Aug 24, 2022
Resolved
Enforcement: 11
Nitrate
Health-BasedApr 1, 2022 - Aug 24, 2022
Resolved
Enforcement: 10

Frequently Asked Questions

Harford County D.p.w. has a Water Safety Score of B (80/100). The system serves 104,567 people and has 0 health violations on record. Check the contaminant table above for specific detected substances.

Harford County D.p.w. has 0 contaminant exceedances above EPA health guidelines. See the full contaminant detection table above for all tested substances and their levels relative to legal limits and health guidelines.

The Water Safety Score (0-100, grades A through F) is based on contaminant levels relative to legal limits, health guideline exceedances, violation history, and enforcement actions. Higher scores indicate fewer concerns.

If your water system has violations, request the Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, consider getting an independent water test from a certified lab, and look into certified water filters for specific contaminants of concern. For lead, run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking.

Sources: EPA SDWIS, EWG Tap Water Database
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Water quality data sourced from EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Safety scores are calculated based on contaminant levels, violations, and enforcement history. This is not a substitute for your utility's official Consumer Confidence Report.