What was found in Federalsburg'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 | 12335 µg/L 123% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: LIBERTY MOBILE HOME PARK · 40 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 9880 µg/L 99% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: LIBERTY MOBILE HOME PARK · 40 people · 2015 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 402.5 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF FEDERALSBURG · 2,450 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 1998.5 µg/L — HOLLY COVE HARBOR MOBILE HOME PARK · 45 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 11.65 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF FEDERALSBURG · 2,450 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 8.9 pCi/L 59% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: LIBERTY MOBILE HOME PARK · 40 people · 2015 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 6.105 µg/L 7.6% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF FEDERALSBURG · 2,450 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 6 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: HOLLY COVE HARBOR MOBILE HOME PARK · 45 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.875 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: HOLLY COVE HARBOR MOBILE HOME PARK · 45 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2.37 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF FEDERALSBURG · 2,450 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.195 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF FEDERALSBURG · 2,450 people · 2014 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2 pCi/L 40% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: LIBERTY MOBILE HOME PARK · 40 people · 2015 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.32 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF FEDERALSBURG · 2,450 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF FEDERALSBURG · 2,450 people · 2014 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF FEDERALSBURG · 2,450 people · 2014 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.7950 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF FEDERALSBURG · 2,450 people · 2014 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.5000 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Highest in the city: LIBERTY MOBILE HOME PARK · 40 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0025 mg/L 17% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF FEDERALSBURG · 2,450 people · 2023 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Federalsburg
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TOWN OF FEDERALSBURG | 2,450 |
| HOLLY COVE HARBOR MOBILE HOME PARK | 45 |
| LIBERTY MOBILE HOME PARK | 40 |
Frequently asked questions about Federalsburg tap water
Is Federalsburg tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Federalsburg. 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 Federalsburg?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Federalsburg, Maryland to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Federalsburg's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Federalsburg include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Gross Beta Particle Activity, Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U. 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.