Drinking water quality
What's in Brophytown Distribution System, MD tap water
8 contaminants were measured in the Brophytown Distribution System, MD water system's most recent annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 1 sit at or above that limit.
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 0.7 mg/LReported Level | 4 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAA5 | 36.5–68.1 ug/LRange | 60 ug/LMCL | At or above the limit |
| TTHM | 18.5–41.9 ug/LRange | 80 ug/LMCL | Approaching the limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 1 mg/LReported Level | 10 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | 0.038 mg/LReported Level | 2 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
| Copper | 0.22 mg/L90th percentile | 1.3 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
| Lead | 5 ug/L90th percentile | 0 ug/LMCLG | Detected — no federal limit |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined Radium | 0.2 pCi/LReported Level | 0 pCi/LMCLG | Detected — no federal limit |
Every figure here is transcribed verbatim from Brophytown Distribution System, 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.