What was found in Easton'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 3696 µg/L 92% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: EASTON UTILITIES · 17,357 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 1080 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: EASTON UTILITIES · 17,357 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 73.125 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: EASTON UTILITIES · 17,357 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 10.212 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: EASTON UTILITIES · 17,357 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 9.78 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EASTON UTILITIES · 17,357 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 9.73 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EASTON UTILITIES · 17,357 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 7.318 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EASTON UTILITIES · 17,357 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 5 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: EASTON UTILITIES · 17,357 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.626 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EASTON UTILITIES · 17,357 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.59 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: EASTON UTILITIES · 17,357 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.325 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: EASTON UTILITIES · 17,357 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EASTON UTILITIES · 17,357 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.2 pCi/L 15% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: EASTON UTILITIES · 17,357 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.042 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EASTON UTILITIES · 17,357 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.385 pCi/L 28% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: EASTON UTILITIES · 17,357 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.3465 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EASTON UTILITIES · 17,357 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.5200 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: EASTON UTILITIES · 17,357 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.3400 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EASTON UTILITIES · 17,357 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0021 mg/L 14% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: EASTON UTILITIES · 17,357 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Easton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| EASTON UTILITIES | 17,357 |
Frequently asked questions about Easton tap water
Is Easton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Easton. 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 Easton?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Easton, Maryland to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Easton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Easton include Fluoride, Nitrate, Barium, TTHM, Lithium. 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.