Town of Elkton is a large public water system in EPA region 3 that provides tap water for the 21921 zip codes. It has 8 facilities where the water supply was tested for 68 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.
The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 60.02 µg/L. Some (1 of 16 or 6%) of the latest water samples showed levels of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) that were at or above unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 68.8 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Town of Elkton water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level. 1 of the contaminants were above the reference level, which means they may pose a risk to human health.
Big Elk Creek Filter Plant
Surface Water (SW)WTP POEEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
Well 3
Ground Water (GW)Well POEEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
Well 1
Ground Water (GW)Well POEEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
Well 5
Ground Water (GW)Well POEEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
Well 2R
Ground Water (GW)Well POEEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
Distribution System
Multiple Sources (MX)Washington Woods PSDistribution System (DS)
Sample tapDistribution System (DS)
Sample tapDistribution System (DS)
Restroom sinkDistribution System (DS)
Distribution System - SW
Surface Water (SW)DSMRT for Big Elk Creek Filter PlantMaximum Residence Time (MR)
Distribution System - GW
Ground Water (GW)DSMRT for Well 3 WTPMaximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Well 1Maximum Residence Time (MR)
The latest water samples were taken on March 17th, 2025.