What was found in ZIP 21853
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1162 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF PRINCESS ANNE · 3,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 123.146 µg/L 154% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF PRINCESS ANNE · 3,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 120 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF PRINCESS ANNE · 3,300 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 55.675 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF PRINCESS ANNE · 3,300 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 37.825 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF PRINCESS ANNE · 3,300 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 33.722 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF PRINCESS ANNE · 3,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 23.49 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF PRINCESS ANNE · 3,300 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 22.595 µg/L 226% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF PRINCESS ANNE · 3,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 20.74 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF PRINCESS ANNE · 3,300 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 15.96 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF PRINCESS ANNE · 3,300 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 14.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF PRINCESS ANNE · 3,300 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromoform | 12.6995 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF PRINCESS ANNE · 3,300 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 12.068 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF PRINCESS ANNE · 3,300 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 8.34 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF PRINCESS ANNE · 3,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 7.265 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF PRINCESS ANNE · 3,300 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.45 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF PRINCESS ANNE · 3,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 3 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF PRINCESS ANNE · 3,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 2 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF PRINCESS ANNE · 3,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.9000 pCi/L 18% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: TOWN OF PRINCESS ANNE · 3,300 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.1900 µg/L 3.2% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF PRINCESS ANNE · 3,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.0840 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF PRINCESS ANNE · 3,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Adipate | 0.0400 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 400 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF PRINCESS ANNE · 3,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0031 mg/L 21% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF PRINCESS ANNE · 3,300 people · 2023 | 1/1 | 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 21853
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| TOWN OF PRINCESS ANNE | MD | 3,300 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 21853 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 21853 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 21853. 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 21853?
1 public water supplier report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 21853. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 21853's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, TTHM, Nitrate, Chloroform, Bromodichloromethane, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.