What was found in North East'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 | 4391 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF NORTH EAST · 8,600 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 424 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF NORTH EAST · 8,600 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 270 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF NORTH EAST · 8,600 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 30.61 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF NORTH EAST · 8,600 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 210 µg/L — CECILTON MANOR MOBILE HOME PARK · 60 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 90.615 µg/L 113% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF NORTH EAST · 8,600 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 73.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF NORTH EAST · 8,600 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 70.628 µg/L 118% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF NORTH EAST · 8,600 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 56.16 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF NORTH EAST · 8,600 people · 2015 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 35.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF NORTH EAST · 8,600 people · 2015 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 15.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF NORTH EAST · 8,600 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 10 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: TOWN & COUNTRY MOBILE HOME PARK · 950 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 7.14 pCi/L 48% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: TOWN & COUNTRY MOBILE HOME PARK · 950 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 5.5 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: TOWN & COUNTRY MOBILE HOME PARK · 950 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.97 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF NORTH EAST · 8,600 people · 2015 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.363 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF NORTH EAST · 8,600 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.33 pCi/L 67% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: TOWN & COUNTRY MOBILE HOME PARK · 950 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.29 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF NORTH EAST · 8,600 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 1.05 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF NORTH EAST · 8,600 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.7346 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF NORTH EAST · 8,600 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0125 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF NORTH EAST · 8,600 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF NORTH EAST · 8,600 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 0.0020 mg/L — CECILTON MANOR MOBILE HOME PARK · 60 people · 2020 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving North East
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TOWN OF NORTH EAST | 8,600 |
| TOWN & COUNTRY MOBILE HOME PARK | 950 |
| CECILTON MANOR MOBILE HOME PARK | 60 |
Frequently asked questions about North East tap water
Is North East tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving North East. 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 North East?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for North East, Maryland to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in North East's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in North East include Nitrate, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, TTHM. 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.