What was found in Brunswick'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 | 1370 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BRUNSWICK · 7,312 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1182 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BRUNSWICK · 7,312 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 115.964 µg/L 145% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BRUNSWICK · 7,312 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 103.11 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BRUNSWICK · 7,312 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 90.5943 µg/L 151% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BRUNSWICK · 7,312 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 52.93 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BRUNSWICK · 7,312 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 49.0295 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BRUNSWICK · 7,312 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 47.1875 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BRUNSWICK · 7,312 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 22.009 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BRUNSWICK · 7,312 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 13.12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BRUNSWICK · 7,312 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 6.926 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BRUNSWICK · 7,312 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.464 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BRUNSWICK · 7,312 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.9165 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BRUNSWICK · 7,312 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.4945 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BRUNSWICK · 7,312 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.2800 µg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BRUNSWICK · 7,312 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Simazine | 0.2300 µg/L 5.8% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BRUNSWICK · 7,312 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BRUNSWICK · 7,312 people · 2019 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Brunswick
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF BRUNSWICK | 7,312 |
Frequently asked questions about Brunswick tap water
Is Brunswick tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Brunswick. 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 Brunswick?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Brunswick, Maryland to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Brunswick's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Brunswick include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.