Port Deposit (MD) Water Quality

Port Deposit is a small public water system in EPA region 3 that provides tap water for the zip codes. It has 3 facilities where the water supply was tested for 20 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 251.1 µg/L. Some (1 of 8 or 13%) 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 40 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Port Deposit 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.

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Contaminants

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• 1-butanol
• 2-methoxyethanol
• 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol)
• alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane
• Butylated Hydroxyanisole
• chlorpyrifos
• dimethipin
• ethoprop
• Germanium
• HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids)
• HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids)
• HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids)
• Manganese
• o-toluidine
• oxyfluorfen
• profenofos
• quinoline
• tebuconazole
• Total Permethrin
• tribufos

Sampling Facilities

FAQ

Is Port Deposit tap water safe to drink?

When was Port Deposit last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on December 4th, 2019.