What was found in ZIP 21502
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 634 µg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF CUMBERLAND · 27,039 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 2470 µg/L — LAVALE SANITARY COMMISSION · 5,500 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 634.75 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF CUMBERLAND · 27,039 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 628.3 µg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF CUMBERLAND · 27,039 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 60.85 µg/L 76% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF CUMBERLAND · 27,039 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 101.74 µg/L — WESTERN REGION ALLEGANY DISTRIB. SYSTEM · 4,955 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 54.98 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF CUMBERLAND · 27,039 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 93.36 µg/L — WESTERN REGION ALLEGANY DISTRIB. SYSTEM · 4,955 people · 2017 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 38.52 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF CUMBERLAND · 27,039 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 83.125 µg/L — LAVALE SANITARY COMMISSION · 5,500 people · 2016 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 43.2 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF CUMBERLAND · 27,039 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 51.5635 µg/L — LAVALE SANITARY COMMISSION · 5,500 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 21.28 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF CUMBERLAND · 27,039 people · 2015
Highest in the ZIP: 25.73 µg/L — LAVALE SANITARY COMMISSION · 5,500 people · 2017 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 24.11 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF CUMBERLAND · 27,039 people · 2015
Highest in the ZIP: 25.7 µg/L — LAVALE SANITARY COMMISSION · 5,500 people · 2017 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 11.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: LAVALE SANITARY COMMISSION · 5,500 people · 2024 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.35 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF CUMBERLAND · 27,039 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 11.26 µg/L — WESTERN REGION ALLEGANY DISTRIB. SYSTEM · 4,955 people · 2017 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.5895 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: LAVALE SANITARY COMMISSION · 5,500 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 4.359 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF CUMBERLAND · 27,039 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.3354 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: LAVALE SANITARY COMMISSION · 5,500 people · 2017 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.96 pCi/L 20% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: CITY OF CUMBERLAND · 27,039 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.709 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: LAVALE SANITARY COMMISSION · 5,500 people · 2017 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.762 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: LAVALE SANITARY COMMISSION · 5,500 people · 2017 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.72 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: LAVALE SANITARY COMMISSION · 5,500 people · 2018 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.69 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF CUMBERLAND · 27,039 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.3950 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF CUMBERLAND · 27,039 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.2200 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF CUMBERLAND · 27,039 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.1100 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF CUMBERLAND · 27,039 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Ethylene Dibromide | 0.0100 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0500 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF CUMBERLAND · 27,039 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF CUMBERLAND · 27,039 people · 2023 | 2/4 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 21502
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| CITY OF CUMBERLAND | MD | 27,039 |
| EASTERN REGION ALLEGANY DISTRIB. SYSTEM | MD | 5,703 |
| LAVALE SANITARY COMMISSION | MD | 5,500 |
| WESTERN REGION ALLEGANY DISTRIB. SYSTEM | MD | 4,955 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 21502 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 21502 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 21502. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 21502?
4 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 21502. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 21502's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, Chloroform, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.