What was found in Perry Point'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 | 1500 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PERRY POINT V.A. MEDICAL CENTER · 2,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 850 µg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PERRY POINT V.A. MEDICAL CENTER · 2,000 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 560 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PERRY POINT V.A. MEDICAL CENTER · 2,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 194 µg/L 9.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PERRY POINT V.A. MEDICAL CENTER · 2,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 122.5 µg/L 153% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: PERRY POINT V.A. MEDICAL CENTER · 2,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 100 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PERRY POINT V.A. MEDICAL CENTER · 2,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 89.1 µg/L 149% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: PERRY POINT V.A. MEDICAL CENTER · 2,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 37.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PERRY POINT V.A. MEDICAL CENTER · 2,000 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 31.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PERRY POINT V.A. MEDICAL CENTER · 2,000 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 24 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PERRY POINT V.A. MEDICAL CENTER · 2,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.095 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PERRY POINT V.A. MEDICAL CENTER · 2,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PERRY POINT V.A. MEDICAL CENTER · 2,000 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PERRY POINT V.A. MEDICAL CENTER · 2,000 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.2265 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: PERRY POINT V.A. MEDICAL CENTER · 2,000 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PERRY POINT V.A. MEDICAL CENTER · 2,000 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Perry Point
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PERRY POINT V.A. MEDICAL CENTER | 2,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Perry Point tap water
Is Perry Point tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Perry Point. 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 Perry Point?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Perry Point, Maryland to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Perry Point's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Perry Point include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, 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.