Drinking water quality
What's in Town of Denton, MD tap water
10 contaminants were measured in the Town of Denton, 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 | 3 mg/LReported Level | 4 mg/LMCLG | Approaching the limit |
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAA5 | 16 ug/LReported Level | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| TTHM | 26 ug/LReported Level | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1.37 mg/LReported Level | 4 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | 3 ug/LReported Level | 0 ug/LMCLG | Detected — no federal limit |
| Copper | 3055 mg/LReported Level | 1.3 mg/LMCLG | At or above the limit |
| Lead | 12.4 ug/LReported Level | 0 ug/LMCLG | Detected — no federal limit |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined Radium | 1.3 pCi/LReported Level | 0 pCi/LMCLG | Detected — no federal limit |
| Gross Alpha | 6.8 pCi/LReported Level | 0 pCi/LMCLG | Detected — no federal limit |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.7 pCi/LReported Level | 0 pCi/LMCLG | Detected — no federal limit |
Every figure here is transcribed verbatim from Town of Denton, 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.