Drinking water quality
What's in Avon Crest, MD tap water
8 contaminants were measured in the Avon Crest, MD water system's most recent annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit.
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 0.68–2.02 mg/LRange | 4 mg/LMRDLG | Approaching the limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 0.73 mg/LRange | 4 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | 0.043 mg/LRange | 2 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
| Copper | 0.081–0.245 mg/LRange | 1.3 mg/LAL | Within the limit |
| Lead | 0–0.003 mg/LRange | 0.015 mg/LAL | Within the limit |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined Radium | 0.3 pCi/LRange | 0 pCi/LMCLG | Detected — no federal limit |
| Gross Alpha | 3–3 pCi/LRange | 0 pCi/LMCLG | Detected — no federal limit |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 5–5 pCi/LRange | 0 pCi/LMCLG | Detected — no federal limit |
Every figure here is transcribed verbatim from Avon Crest, MD's annual Consumer Confidence Report, cross-checked by a second model, and approved by a person before publishing. Numbers are the utility's own — a water-quality report covers an entire service area, not a single address.