What was found in Walkersville'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 | 9575 µg/L 96% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF WALKERSVILLE · 8,440 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2800 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF WALKERSVILLE · 8,440 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 970 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF WALKERSVILLE · 8,440 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 87.853 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF WALKERSVILLE · 8,440 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 32.19 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF WALKERSVILLE · 8,440 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 28.26 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF WALKERSVILLE · 8,440 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 16 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF WALKERSVILLE · 8,440 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 14.886 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF WALKERSVILLE · 8,440 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 11.674 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF WALKERSVILLE · 8,440 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.25 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF WALKERSVILLE · 8,440 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 3.483 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF WALKERSVILLE · 8,440 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 2.525 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF WALKERSVILLE · 8,440 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.948 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF WALKERSVILLE · 8,440 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.487 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF WALKERSVILLE · 8,440 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.285 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF WALKERSVILLE · 8,440 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.13 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF WALKERSVILLE · 8,440 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.7100 pCi/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: TOWN OF WALKERSVILLE · 8,440 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.5000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF WALKERSVILLE · 8,440 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.1500 pCi/L 3% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: TOWN OF WALKERSVILLE · 8,440 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF WALKERSVILLE · 8,440 people · 2018 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Walkersville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TOWN OF WALKERSVILLE | 8,440 |
Frequently asked questions about Walkersville tap water
Is Walkersville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Walkersville. 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 Walkersville?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Walkersville, Maryland to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Walkersville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Walkersville include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Monochloroacetic Acid, Barium. 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.