What was found in Myersville'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 | 3500 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF MYERSVILLE · 1,516 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1451 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF MYERSVILLE · 1,516 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 74.829 µg/L 94% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF MYERSVILLE · 1,516 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 59.08 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF MYERSVILLE · 1,516 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 35.9 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF MYERSVILLE · 1,516 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 32 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF MYERSVILLE · 1,516 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 28.24 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF MYERSVILLE · 1,516 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 21.893 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF MYERSVILLE · 1,516 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 18.996 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF MYERSVILLE · 1,516 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF MYERSVILLE · 1,516 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.414 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF MYERSVILLE · 1,516 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.1 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF MYERSVILLE · 1,516 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.695 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF MYERSVILLE · 1,516 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 2 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF MYERSVILLE · 1,516 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 0.8380 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF MYERSVILLE · 1,516 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.2070 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF MYERSVILLE · 1,516 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.2000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF MYERSVILLE · 1,516 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.1114 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF MYERSVILLE · 1,516 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Adipate | 0.1070 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 400 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF MYERSVILLE · 1,516 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0024 mg/L 16% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF MYERSVILLE · 1,516 people · 2017 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Myersville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TOWN OF MYERSVILLE | 1,516 |
Frequently asked questions about Myersville tap water
Is Myersville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Myersville. 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 Myersville?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Myersville, Maryland to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Myersville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Myersville include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.