What was found in Snow Hill'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 748.85 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF SNOW HILL · 2,409 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 93.19 µg/L 116% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF SNOW HILL · 2,409 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 45.72 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF SNOW HILL · 2,409 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 29.36 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF SNOW HILL · 2,409 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 29 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF SNOW HILL · 2,409 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 24.68 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF SNOW HILL · 2,409 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 24.4805 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF SNOW HILL · 2,409 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 10.935 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF SNOW HILL · 2,409 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 9.5775 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF SNOW HILL · 2,409 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 9.5615 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF SNOW HILL · 2,409 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 8.78 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF SNOW HILL · 2,409 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 5.9 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF SNOW HILL · 2,409 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.164 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF SNOW HILL · 2,409 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3 pCi/L 60% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: TOWN OF SNOW HILL · 2,409 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.495 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF SNOW HILL · 2,409 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF SNOW HILL · 2,409 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF SNOW HILL · 2,409 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Snow Hill
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TOWN OF SNOW HILL | 2,409 |
Frequently asked questions about Snow Hill tap water
Is Snow Hill tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Snow Hill. 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 Snow Hill?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Snow Hill, Maryland to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Snow Hill's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Snow Hill include Fluoride, TTHM, Dibromochloromethane, Chloroform, Bromodichloromethane. 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.