What was found in Stevenson'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 | 1200 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: GRAMERCY LLC (AKA KOINONIA PARTNERSHIP ) · 40 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 19 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: GRAMERCY LLC (AKA KOINONIA PARTNERSHIP ) · 40 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.395 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRAMERCY LLC (AKA KOINONIA PARTNERSHIP ) · 40 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 3.01 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRAMERCY LLC (AKA KOINONIA PARTNERSHIP ) · 40 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.6000 pCi/L 12% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: GRAMERCY LLC (AKA KOINONIA PARTNERSHIP ) · 40 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0080 mg/L 53% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: GRAMERCY LLC (AKA KOINONIA PARTNERSHIP ) · 40 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Stevenson
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| GRAMERCY LLC (AKA KOINONIA PARTNERSHIP ) | 40 |
Frequently asked questions about Stevenson tap water
Is Stevenson tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 6 contaminants in the water serving Stevenson. 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 Stevenson?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Stevenson, Maryland to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Stevenson's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Stevenson include Nitrate, Barium, Gross Beta Particle Activity, Chloroform, Combined Radium (-226 And -228). 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.