What was found in Hurlock'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 | 7672 µg/L 77% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF HURLOCK · 2,150 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 520 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF HURLOCK · 2,150 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 34.667 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF HURLOCK · 2,150 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 14.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF HURLOCK · 2,150 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 14.101 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF HURLOCK · 2,150 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 11.325 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF HURLOCK · 2,150 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 10.12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF HURLOCK · 2,150 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 5.4 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF HURLOCK · 2,150 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.94 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF HURLOCK · 2,150 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.973 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF HURLOCK · 2,150 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.782 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF HURLOCK · 2,150 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.676 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF HURLOCK · 2,150 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.508 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF HURLOCK · 2,150 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.443 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF HURLOCK · 2,150 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.2 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF HURLOCK · 2,150 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0067 mg/L 45% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF HURLOCK · 2,150 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Hurlock
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TOWN OF HURLOCK | 2,150 |
Frequently asked questions about Hurlock tap water
Is Hurlock tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Hurlock. 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 Hurlock?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Hurlock, Maryland to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Hurlock's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Hurlock include Nitrate, Fluoride, TTHM, Chloroform, 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.