What was found in Hagerstown's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 3540 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HAGERSTOWN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1105.25 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: HAGERSTOWN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,700 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 233.1 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: HAGERSTOWN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,700 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 182 µg/L 9.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: HAGERSTOWN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,700 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 11.575 µg/L 77% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: HAGERSTOWN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,700 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 8.96 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: HAGERSTOWN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 8.61 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: HAGERSTOWN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.7 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: HAGERSTOWN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,700 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.13 pCi/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: HAGERSTOWN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,700 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.5000 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Main supplier: HAGERSTOWN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,700 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0065 mg/L 43% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HAGERSTOWN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,700 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Hagerstown
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HAGERSTOWN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS | 1,700 |
Frequently asked questions about Hagerstown tap water
Is Hagerstown tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Hagerstown. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Hagerstown?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Hagerstown, Indiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Hagerstown's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Hagerstown include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Lead. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.