What was found in Sykesville'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 | 9625 µg/L 96% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: GAITHER MANOR APARTMENTS · 450 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 149 µg/L 248% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL DISTRIBUTION · 1,500 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 130 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: GAITHER MANOR APARTMENTS · 450 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 116.2 µg/L 5.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: GAITHER MANOR APARTMENTS · 450 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 110.7 µg/L 138% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL DISTRIBUTION · 1,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 85.73 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL DISTRIBUTION · 1,500 people · 2015 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 81.995 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL DISTRIBUTION · 1,500 people · 2015 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 25.155 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL DISTRIBUTION · 1,500 people · 2015 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 15.185 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL DISTRIBUTION · 1,500 people · 2015 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.806 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL DISTRIBUTION · 1,500 people · 2015 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.2 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: GAITHER MANOR APARTMENTS · 450 people · 2015 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.8 pCi/L 19% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: GAITHER MANOR APARTMENTS · 450 people · 2015 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.7425 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL DISTRIBUTION · 1,500 people · 2015 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.007 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: GAITHER MANOR APARTMENTS · 450 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.6000 pCi/L 12% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: GAITHER MANOR APARTMENTS · 450 people · 2015 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0050 mg/L 33% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL DISTRIBUTION · 1,500 people · 1994 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Sykesville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL DISTRIBUTION | 1,500 |
| GAITHER MANOR APARTMENTS | 450 |
Frequently asked questions about Sykesville tap water
Is Sykesville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Sykesville. 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 Sykesville?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Sykesville, Maryland to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Sykesville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Sykesville include Nitrate, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), 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.