What was found in Grantsville'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | 352.25 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF GRANTSVILLE · 885 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 290 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF GRANTSVILLE · 885 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 240 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF GRANTSVILLE · 885 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 120 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF GRANTSVILLE · 885 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 26.8815 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF GRANTSVILLE · 885 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 19.94 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF GRANTSVILLE · 885 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 9.992 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF GRANTSVILLE · 885 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 5.66 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF GRANTSVILLE · 885 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF GRANTSVILLE · 885 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 4.7535 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF GRANTSVILLE · 885 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.24 pCi/L 22% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: TOWN OF GRANTSVILLE · 885 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.6665 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF GRANTSVILLE · 885 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.4 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF GRANTSVILLE · 885 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.0385 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF GRANTSVILLE · 885 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1 pCi/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: TOWN OF GRANTSVILLE · 885 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.4350 µg/L 4.4% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF GRANTSVILLE · 885 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | 0.0100 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF GRANTSVILLE · 885 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0027 mg/L 18% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF GRANTSVILLE · 885 people · 2020 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Grantsville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TOWN OF GRANTSVILLE | 885 |
Frequently asked questions about Grantsville tap water
Is Grantsville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Grantsville. 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 Grantsville?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Grantsville, Maryland to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Grantsville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Grantsville include Barium, Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Fluoride, 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.