City of Baltimore (MD) Water Quality

City of Baltimore is a large public water system in EPA region 03 that provides tap water for the 21013, 21030, 21031, 21051, 21052, 21071, 21085, 21092, 21117, 21131, 21136, 21156, 21163, 21202 - 21224, 21228 - 21231, 21234 - 21237, 21240, 21241, 21250, 21251, 21264, 21273, 21278, 21279, 21282, 21287, 21290, 21298 zip codes. It has 4 facilities where the water supply was tested for 23 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

Contaminants

1-butanol

1-butanol is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 2 µg/L and a reference level of 700 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Baltimore showed levels of 1-butanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 1-butanol.

WTP POE
Ashburton Filter Plant
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<2.0 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
WTP POE
Montebello Filter Plant #1
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<2.0 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
WTP POE
Montebello Filter Plant #2
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<2.0 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

2-methoxyethanol

2-methoxyethanol is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 0.4 µg/L and a reference level of 21 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Baltimore showed levels of 2-methoxyethanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-methoxyethanol.

WTP POE
Ashburton Filter Plant
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
WTP POE
Montebello Filter Plant #1
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
WTP POE
Montebello Filter Plant #2
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 0.5 µg/L and a reference level of 35 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Baltimore showed levels of 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol).

WTP POE
Ashburton Filter Plant
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.5 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
WTP POE
Montebello Filter Plant #1
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.5 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
WTP POE
Montebello Filter Plant #2
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.5 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Dibromoacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0.5 µg/L and a reference level of 60 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Baltimore showed levels of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 51.6 µg/L. Learn more about HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids).

51.6µg/L
20 Engine
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
30.6 µg/L
⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level
Security
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
37.9 µg/L
⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level
Deer Park
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
46.624 µg/L
⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level
Reisterstown Autowash
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
46.631 µg/L
⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level
45 Truck
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
10.23 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Sparks
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
50.4 µg/L
⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level
Hillendale
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
42.6 µg/L
⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level
Carney
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
46.2 µg/L
⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level
Wise & Bear
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
41.4 µg/L
⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level
Colgate
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
50.9 µg/L
⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level
Harewood Park
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
5.77 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
36 Engine
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
39.3 µg/L
⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level
Owings Mills
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
45.22 µg/L
⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level
5 Truck
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
39.2 µg/L
⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level
Lutherville
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
51.6 µg/L
⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level
41 Engine
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
37.6 µg/L
⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Bromochloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloroacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dibromochloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Tribromoacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0 µg/L and is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids).

20 Engine
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
4.712 µg/L
Security
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
5.827 µg/L
Deer Park
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
7.092 µg/L
Reisterstown Autowash
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
6.86 µg/L
45 Truck
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
1.568 µg/L
Sparks
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
6.137 µg/L
Hillendale
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
4.93 µg/L
Carney
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
5.06 µg/L
Wise & Bear
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
4.35 µg/L
Colgate
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
5.08 µg/L
Harewood Park
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
.449 µg/L
36 Engine
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
4.48 µg/L
Owings Mills
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
6.35 µg/L
5 Truck
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
4.45 µg/L
Lutherville
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
5.58 µg/L
41 Engine
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
3.99 µg/L

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Bromochloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloroacetic Acid, Chlorodibromoacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Tribromoacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0 µg/L and is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids).

20 Engine
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
35.312 µg/L
Security
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
43.727 µg/L
Deer Park
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
53.392 µg/L
Reisterstown Autowash
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
53.16 µg/L
45 Truck
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
11.798 µg/L
Sparks
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
56.537 µg/L
Hillendale
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
47.53 µg/L
Carney
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
51.26 µg/L
Wise & Bear
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
45.75 µg/L
Colgate
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
55.98 µg/L
Harewood Park
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
6.219 µg/L
36 Engine
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
43.78 µg/L
Owings Mills
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
51.25 µg/L
5 Truck
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
43.65 µg/L
Lutherville
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
57.18 µg/L
41 Engine
Distribution System
1/9/2019
79 months ago
41.59 µg/L

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.006 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Baltimore showed levels of alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane.

WTP POE
Ashburton Filter Plant
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.01 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
WTP POE
Montebello Filter Plant #1
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.01 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
WTP POE
Montebello Filter Plant #2
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.01 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

anatoxin-a

anatoxin-a is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about anatoxin-a.

WTP POE
Ashburton Filter Plant
8/20/2018
83 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
WTP POE
Montebello Filter Plant #1
8/20/2018
83 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
WTP POE
Montebello Filter Plant #2
8/20/2018
83 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Butylated Hydroxyanisole

Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Butylated Hydroxyanisole.

WTP POE
Ashburton Filter Plant
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
WTP POE
Montebello Filter Plant #1
2/5/2019
78 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
WTP POE
Montebello Filter Plant #2
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

chlorpyrifos

chlorpyrifos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 2 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Baltimore showed levels of chlorpyrifos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about chlorpyrifos.

WTP POE
Ashburton Filter Plant
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
WTP POE
Montebello Filter Plant #1
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
WTP POE
Montebello Filter Plant #2
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

cylindrospermopsin

cylindrospermopsin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.7 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Baltimore showed levels of cylindrospermopsin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about cylindrospermopsin.

WTP POE
Ashburton Filter Plant
8/20/2018
83 months ago
<0.09 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
WTP POE
Montebello Filter Plant #1
8/20/2018
83 months ago
<0.09 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
WTP POE
Montebello Filter Plant #2
8/20/2018
83 months ago
<0.09 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

dimethipin

dimethipin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 140 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Baltimore showed levels of dimethipin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about dimethipin.

WTP POE
Ashburton Filter Plant
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
WTP POE
Montebello Filter Plant #1
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
WTP POE
Montebello Filter Plant #2
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

ethoprop

ethoprop is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 1.14 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Baltimore showed levels of ethoprop that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about ethoprop.

WTP POE
Ashburton Filter Plant
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
WTP POE
Montebello Filter Plant #1
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
WTP POE
Montebello Filter Plant #2
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Germanium

Germanium is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Germanium.

WTP POE
Ashburton Filter Plant
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
WTP POE
Montebello Filter Plant #1
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
WTP POE
Montebello Filter Plant #2
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Manganese

Manganese is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 300 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Baltimore showed levels of Manganese that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 0.601 µg/L. Learn more about Manganese.

WTP POE
Ashburton Filter Plant
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
WTP POE
Montebello Filter Plant #1
1/9/2019
79 months ago
.601 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
WTP POE
Montebello Filter Plant #2
1/9/2019
79 months ago
.517 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold

o-toluidine

o-toluidine is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about o-toluidine.

WTP POE
Ashburton Filter Plant
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.007 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
WTP POE
Montebello Filter Plant #1
2/5/2019
78 months ago
<0.007 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
WTP POE
Montebello Filter Plant #2
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.007 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

oxyfluorfen

oxyfluorfen is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 200 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Baltimore showed levels of oxyfluorfen that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about oxyfluorfen.

WTP POE
Ashburton Filter Plant
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.05 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
WTP POE
Montebello Filter Plant #1
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.05 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
WTP POE
Montebello Filter Plant #2
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.05 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

profenofos

profenofos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Baltimore showed levels of profenofos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about profenofos.

WTP POE
Ashburton Filter Plant
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
WTP POE
Montebello Filter Plant #1
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
WTP POE
Montebello Filter Plant #2
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

quinoline

quinoline is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.01 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Baltimore showed levels of quinoline that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about quinoline.

WTP POE
Ashburton Filter Plant
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
WTP POE
Montebello Filter Plant #1
2/5/2019
78 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
WTP POE
Montebello Filter Plant #2
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

tebuconazole

tebuconazole is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 190 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Baltimore showed levels of tebuconazole that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tebuconazole.

WTP POE
Ashburton Filter Plant
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
WTP POE
Montebello Filter Plant #1
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
WTP POE
Montebello Filter Plant #2
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Total Microcystin

Total Microcystin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Baltimore showed levels of Total Microcystin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Microcystin.

WTP POE
Ashburton Filter Plant
8/20/2018
83 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
WTP POE
Montebello Filter Plant #1
8/20/2018
83 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
WTP POE
Montebello Filter Plant #2
8/20/2018
83 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Total Permethrin

Total Permethrin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 3.344 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Baltimore showed levels of Total Permethrin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Permethrin.

WTP POE
Ashburton Filter Plant
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.04 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
WTP POE
Montebello Filter Plant #1
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.04 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
WTP POE
Montebello Filter Plant #2
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.04 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

tribufos

tribufos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.6 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Baltimore showed levels of tribufos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tribufos.

WTP POE
Ashburton Filter Plant
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
WTP POE
Montebello Filter Plant #1
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
WTP POE
Montebello Filter Plant #2
1/9/2019
79 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Sampling Facilities

Facility NameWater Type/Source
Ashburton Filter PlantSurface Water (SW)
Montebello Filter Plant #1Surface Water (SW)
Montebello Filter Plant #2Surface Water (SW)
Distribution SystemSurface Water (SW)

FAQ

Is City of Baltimore tap water safe to drink?

When was City of Baltimore last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken between August 20th, 2018 and February 5th, 2019.