What was found in Port Deposit'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 | 2980 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BENJAMINS VILLAGE/HOMESTEAD M.H.P. · 400 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4000 µg/L — OAK LANE MOBILE HOME PARK · 55 people · 2019 | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2817 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: OAK LANE MOBILE HOME PARK · 55 people · 2018 | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 238.4 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: FOREST GREEN COURT MOBILE HOME PARK · 212 people · 2018 | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 32.08 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BENJAMINS VILLAGE/HOMESTEAD M.H.P. · 400 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 143.8 µg/L — FOREST GREEN COURT MOBILE HOME PARK · 212 people · 2019 | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 6.48 µg/L 8.1% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Highest in the city: FOREST GREEN COURT MOBILE HOME PARK · 212 people · 2019 | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.6 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: MAPLE HILL MOBILE ESTATES · 180 people · 2013 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.6 pCi/L 17% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: FOREST GREEN COURT MOBILE HOME PARK · 212 people · 2019 | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.2 pCi/L 24% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: BENJAMINS VILLAGE/HOMESTEAD M.H.P. · 400 people · 2016
Highest in the city: 2.01 pCi/L — FOREST GREEN COURT MOBILE HOME PARK · 212 people · 2019 | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.418 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Highest in the city: MAPLE HILL MOBILE ESTATES · 180 people · 2017 | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.6000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BENJAMINS VILLAGE/HOMESTEAD M.H.P. · 400 people · 2014
Highest in the city: 1.414 µg/L — MAPLE HILL MOBILE ESTATES · 180 people · 2017 | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.403 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: MAPLE HILL MOBILE ESTATES · 180 people · 2014 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.225 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: FOREST GREEN COURT MOBILE HOME PARK · 212 people · 2019 | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.9600 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: FOREST GREEN COURT MOBILE HOME PARK · 212 people · 2014 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.7970 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: FOREST GREEN COURT MOBILE HOME PARK · 212 people · 2019 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BENJAMINS VILLAGE/HOMESTEAD M.H.P. · 400 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 0.0100 mg/L — WOODLAWN MOBILE HOME PARK - OLD · 50 people · 2025 | 6/6 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Port Deposit
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BENJAMINS VILLAGE/HOMESTEAD M.H.P. | 400 |
| FOREST GREEN COURT MOBILE HOME PARK | 212 |
| MAPLE HILL MOBILE ESTATES | 180 |
| WOODLAWN MOBILE HOME PARK - NEW | 134 |
| OAK LANE MOBILE HOME PARK | 55 |
| WOODLAWN MOBILE HOME PARK - OLD | 50 |
Frequently asked questions about Port Deposit tap water
Is Port Deposit tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Port Deposit. 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 Port Deposit?
6 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Port Deposit, Maryland to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Port Deposit's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Port Deposit 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.