What was found in Elkton'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 | 4400 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF ELKTON · 15,625 people · 2019 | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 4094 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF ELKTON · 15,625 people · 2019 | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 339 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the city: SHERWOOD FOREST/FOREST VIEW VILLAGE MHP · 293 people · 2012 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 170 µg/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: OBLATES OF ST. FRANCIS · 36 people · 2017 | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 154 µg/L 7.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF ELKTON · 15,625 people · 2019 | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 63.475 µg/L 79% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF ELKTON · 15,625 people · 2019 | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 57.9805 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF ELKTON · 15,625 people · 2017 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 52.075 µg/L 87% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF ELKTON · 15,625 people · 2019 | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 48.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF ELKTON · 15,625 people · 2015 | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 24.32 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF ELKTON · 15,625 people · 2014 | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 18.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF ELKTON · 15,625 people · 2014 | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 9.1 pCi/L 61% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: TOWN OF ELKTON · 15,625 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 15.4 pCi/L — GOLDEN KAY APARTMENTS · 148 people · 2019 | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 8.04 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF ELKTON · 15,625 people · 2016
Highest in the city: 14.975 pCi/L — GOLDEN KAY APARTMENTS · 148 people · 2018 | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 13.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF ELKTON · 15,625 people · 2015 | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 10.6818 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Highest in the city: GOLDEN KAY APARTMENTS · 148 people · 2017 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 10.56 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF ELKTON · 15,625 people · 2014 | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 4.02 pCi/L 80% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: TOWN OF ELKTON · 15,625 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 9.8 pCi/L — GOLDEN KAY APARTMENTS · 148 people · 2019 | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 4.79 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF ELKTON · 15,625 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5.5 µg/L — GOLDEN KAY APARTMENTS · 148 people · 2016 | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.84 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF ELKTON · 15,625 people · 2014 | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.865 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF ELKTON · 15,625 people · 2015 | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.4 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: SHERWOOD FOREST/FOREST VIEW VILLAGE MHP · 293 people · 2017 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.395 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF ELKTON · 15,625 people · 2014 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.9500 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF ELKTON · 15,625 people · 2015
Highest in the city: 0.9880 µg/L — STONEY CHASE/ ROCK CREEK M.H.P.S · 396 people · 2016 | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | 0.9200 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Highest in the city: OBLATES OF ST. FRANCIS · 36 people · 2017 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.9000 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Highest in the city: SHERWOOD FOREST/FOREST VIEW VILLAGE MHP · 293 people · 2017 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.7700 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF ELKTON · 15,625 people · 2018 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.4000 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF ELKTON · 15,625 people · 2019 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0233 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF ELKTON · 15,625 people · 2025 | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0144 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF ELKTON · 15,625 people · 2025 | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0128 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF ELKTON · 15,625 people · 2025 | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0123 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF ELKTON · 15,625 people · 2025 | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | 0.0100 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L Highest in the city: OBLATES OF ST. FRANCIS · 36 people · 2018 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0086 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF ELKTON · 15,625 people · 2025 | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0071 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF ELKTON · 15,625 people · 2025 | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0065 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF ELKTON · 15,625 people · 2025 | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0044 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF ELKTON · 15,625 people · 2025 | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF ELKTON · 15,625 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0018 mg/L — STONEY CHASE/ ROCK CREEK M.H.P.S · 396 people · 2023 | 6/6 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Elkton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TOWN OF ELKTON | 15,625 |
| TOWN OF RISING SUN | 2,200 |
| STONEY CHASE/ ROCK CREEK M.H.P.S | 396 |
| SHERWOOD FOREST/FOREST VIEW VILLAGE MHP | 293 |
| GOLDEN KAY APARTMENTS | 148 |
| OBLATES OF ST. FRANCIS | 36 |
Frequently asked questions about Elkton tap water
Is Elkton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 37 contaminants in the water serving Elkton. 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 Elkton?
6 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Elkton, Maryland to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Elkton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Elkton include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrite, Fluoride, Barium. 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.