What was found in Hancock'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 | 1570 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF HANCOCK · 1,921 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1275 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF HANCOCK · 1,921 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 251.8 µg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF HANCOCK · 1,921 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 32.205 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF HANCOCK · 1,921 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 9.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF HANCOCK · 1,921 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.8745 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF HANCOCK · 1,921 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4.6 pCi/L 31% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: TOWN OF HANCOCK · 1,921 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.029 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF HANCOCK · 1,921 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 3.003 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF HANCOCK · 1,921 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.8335 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF HANCOCK · 1,921 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.547 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF HANCOCK · 1,921 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.9 pCi/L 38% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: TOWN OF HANCOCK · 1,921 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.7845 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF HANCOCK · 1,921 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF HANCOCK · 1,921 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.7620 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF HANCOCK · 1,921 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0024 mg/L 16% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF HANCOCK · 1,921 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Hancock
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TOWN OF HANCOCK | 1,921 |
Frequently asked questions about Hancock tap water
Is Hancock tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Hancock. 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 Hancock?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Hancock, Maryland to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Hancock's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Hancock include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, TTHM, Lithium. 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.