What was found in Hagerstown'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 | 1364 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF HAGERSTOWN · 92,200 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5800 µg/L — SAINT JAMES SCHOOL · 200 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 554.5 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF HAGERSTOWN · 92,200 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 5800 µg/L — SAINT JAMES SCHOOL · 200 people · 2019 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 667.2 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF HAGERSTOWN · 92,200 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 741.4 µg/L — ELK RIDGE LAKE · 120 people · 2019 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 108.596 µg/L 136% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF HAGERSTOWN · 92,200 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 100 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the city: SAINT JAMES SCHOOL · 200 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 71.205 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF HAGERSTOWN · 92,200 people · 2019 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 45.078 µg/L 75% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF HAGERSTOWN · 92,200 people · 2019 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 44.65 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF HAGERSTOWN · 92,200 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 38.14 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF HAGERSTOWN · 92,200 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 25.87 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF HAGERSTOWN · 92,200 people · 2019 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 24.99 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF HAGERSTOWN · 92,200 people · 2015 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 23.78 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF HAGERSTOWN · 92,200 people · 2015 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 6.847 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF HAGERSTOWN · 92,200 people · 2015 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.352 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF HAGERSTOWN · 92,200 people · 2018 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.046 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF HAGERSTOWN · 92,200 people · 2015 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.8515 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF HAGERSTOWN · 92,200 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00080 mg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF HAGERSTOWN · 92,200 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0017 mg/L — ELK RIDGE LAKE · 120 people · 2025 | 4/5 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Hagerstown
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF HAGERSTOWN | 92,200 |
| LAKESIDE VILLAGE | 1,575 |
| MOUNT AETNA | 688 |
| SAINT JAMES SCHOOL | 200 |
| ELK RIDGE LAKE | 120 |
Frequently asked questions about Hagerstown tap water
Is Hagerstown tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Hagerstown. 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 Hagerstown?
5 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Hagerstown, Maryland to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Hagerstown's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Hagerstown include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, TTHM, Nitrite. 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.