What was found in Fort Meade'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 | 1150 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: FORT GEORGE G. MEADE · 62,234 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 11.28 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: FORT GEORGE G. MEADE · 62,234 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 6.32 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT GEORGE G. MEADE · 62,234 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 5.588 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: FORT GEORGE G. MEADE · 62,234 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.45 µg/L 5.8% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: FORT GEORGE G. MEADE · 62,234 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT GEORGE G. MEADE · 62,234 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.6 pCi/L 17% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: FORT GEORGE G. MEADE · 62,234 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2 pCi/L 40% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: FORT GEORGE G. MEADE · 62,234 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.985 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT GEORGE G. MEADE · 62,234 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.79 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT GEORGE G. MEADE · 62,234 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.48 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT GEORGE G. MEADE · 62,234 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.38 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT GEORGE G. MEADE · 62,234 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.19 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT GEORGE G. MEADE · 62,234 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT GEORGE G. MEADE · 62,234 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FORT GEORGE G. MEADE · 62,234 people · 2019 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Fort Meade
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FORT GEORGE G. MEADE | 62,234 |
Frequently asked questions about Fort Meade tap water
Is Fort Meade tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Fort Meade. 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 Fort Meade?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Fort Meade, Maryland to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Fort Meade's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Fort Meade include Fluoride, TTHM, Chloroform, Barium, 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.