Drinking water quality
What's in Brunswick, MD tap water
8 contaminants were measured in the Brunswick, MD water system's most recent annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 2 sit at or above that limit.
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 1.9 mg/LReported Level | 4 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAA5 | 22.22–63.66 ug/LRange | 60 ug/LMCL | At or above the limit |
| TTHM | 24.62–92.76 ug/LRange | 80 ug/LMCL | At or above the limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 32–1.2 mg/LRange | 10 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | 0.046 mg/LReported Level | 2 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
| Copper | 0–0.28 mg/LRange | 1.3 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
| Lead | Not detected ug/L90th percentile | 0 ug/LMCLG | None detected |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined Radium | 1.8 pCi/LReported Level | 0 pCi/LMCLG | Detected — no federal limit |
Every figure here is transcribed verbatim from Brunswick, 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.